delirious

[ dih-leer-ee-uhs ]
/ dɪˈlɪər i əs /

adjective

Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.: She was delirious with joy at the news.

Origin of delirious

First recorded in 1590–1600; deliri(um) + -ous

SYNONYMS FOR delirious

2 thrilled, excited, ecstatic.

OTHER WORDS FROM delirious

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British Dictionary definitions for deliriously

delirious
/ (dɪˈlɪrɪəs) /

adjective

affected with delirium
wildly excited, esp with joy or enthusiasm

Derived forms of delirious

deliriously, adverb deliriousness, noun

Medical definitions for deliriously

delirious
[ dĭ-lîrē-əs ]

adj.

Of, suffering from, or characteristic of delirium.