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delirious — [di lir′ē əs] adj. [L deliriosus: see DELIRIUM & OUS] 1. in a state of delirium; raving incoherently 2. of, characteristic of, or caused by delirium 3. wildly excited [delirious with joy] deliriously adv. deliriousness n … English World dictionary
delirious — [[t]dɪlɪ͟əriəs[/t]] 1) ADJ: usu v link ADJ 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) ADJ GRADED:… … English dictionary
delirious — de|lir|i|ous [dıˈlıriəs] adj 1.) talking continuously in an excited or anxious way, especially because you are ill ▪ He suffered an attack of malaria and was delirious. 2.) extremely excited or happy delirious with ▪ He was delirious with joy.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
delirious — deliriously, adv. deliriousness, n. /di lear ee euhs/, adj. 1. Pathol. affected with or characteristic of delirium. 2. wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.: She was delirious with joy at the news. [1590 1600; DELIRI(UM) + OUS] Syn. 2. thrilled … Universalium
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furious — furious, frantic, frenzied, wild, frenetic, delirious, rabid are comparable when they mean possessed with uncontrollable excitement especially under the stress of a powerful emotion. Furious implies strong excitement or violence that… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
de|lir´i|ous|ness — de|lir|i|ous «dih LIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. out of one s senses for a short time; wandering in mind; raving; lightheaded: »The patient s high fever made him delirious. 2. Figurative. wildly excited: »The students were delirious with joy when… … Useful english dictionary
de|lir´i|ous|ly — de|lir|i|ous «dih LIHR ee uhs», adjective. 1. out of one s senses for a short time; wandering in mind; raving; lightheaded: »The patient s high fever made him delirious. 2. Figurative. wildly excited: »The students were delirious with joy when… … Useful english dictionary
