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View usage for: (dɪlɪəriəs) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]Someone who is delirious is unable to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way, usually because they are very ill and have a fever. I was delirious and blacked out several times. 2. adjectiveSomeone who is delirious is extremely excited and happy. His tax-cutting pledge brought a delirious crowd to their feet. I was delirious with joy. Synonyms: ecstatic, wild, excited, frantic More Synonyms of delirious deliriously adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB after verb] Dora returned from her honeymoon deliriously happy. Barking deliriously, the dog bounded towards his mistress. delirious in British English (dɪˈlɪrɪəs) adjective1. affected with delirium 2. wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm Derived forms deliriously (deˈliriously) adverb deliriousness (deˈliriousness) noun delirious in American English (dɪˈlɪriəs) adjective1. in a state of delirium; raving incoherently 2. of, characteristic of, or caused by delirium 3. wildly excited delirious with joy Derived forms deliriously (deˈliriously) adverb deliriousness (deˈliriousness) noun Word origin L deliriosus: see delirium & -ous Examples of 'delirious' in a sentencedelirious To bag an edgy first win of the season would have sent the fans home delirious.City fans were delirious with delight at the prospect of glory days returning.Felt almost delirious from the lack of sleep - but pleasantly so.It was a sentiment shared by tens of thousands more delirious fans in pubs all across Bournemouth.The delirious crowd, leapt to its feet and cheered.The band was cheered to the echo by a delirious crowd, partly because this was such a rare treat.I felt almost delirious with disclosure.The ecstatic Cobblers boss savoured the moment as his side sang and danced in front of thousands of delirious fans at the end.THE noise was deafening as a delirious Manchester crowd rose to applaud a stunning home win.The goals sparked delirious celebrations from 30,000 England fans packing the stadium.And he was left fuming by City's delirious celebrations at the final whistle.For the delirious fans, plus one diminutive golfer, it provided the perfect finish to a perfect day.The infectious glam stomp of the closer Retreat explodes in delirious joy, a fitting high note on which to end. In other languagesdelirious British English: delirious ADJECTIVE Someone who is delirious is unable to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way, usually because they have a fever. I was delirious and blacked out several times. - American English: delirious
- Brazilian Portuguese: delirante
- Chinese: 神智昏迷的
- European Spanish: delirante
- French: délirant
- German: im Delirium
- Italian: in delirio
- Japanese: 精神の錯乱した
- Korean: 혼미한
- European Portuguese: delirante
- Latin American Spanish: delirante
Definition wildly excited and happy He was delirious with joy. Synonyms excited carried away blissed out sent Corybantic Opposites calm , controlled , level-headed Additional synonymsDefinition overwhelmed He was beside himself with anxiety. Synonyms distraught, desperate, mad, distressed, frantic, frenzied, hysterical, unbalanced, uncontrolled, deranged, berserk, delirious, unhinged, very anxious, overwrought, apoplectic, at the end of your tether Definition distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc. A bird had been locked in and was now quite frantic. Synonyms frenzied, wild, mad (informal), raging, furious, raving, distracted, distraught, berserk, uptight (informal), overwrought, at the end of your tether, beside yourself, at your wits' end, berko (Australian, slang) the frenzied activity of the general election Synonyms uncontrolled, wild, excited, mad, crazy, furious, frantic, distraught, hysterical, agitated, frenetic, feverish, rabid, maniacal |