delirious
[ dih-leer-ee-uhs ]
/ dɪˈlɪər i əs /
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adjective
Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.: She was delirious with joy at the news.
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Origin of delirious
First recorded in 1590–1600; deliri(um) + -ous
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British Dictionary definitions for delirious
delirious
/ (dɪˈlɪrɪəs) /
adjective
affected with delirium
wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm
Derived forms of delirious
deliriously, adverbdeliriousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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