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delirious
adjective de·lir·i·ous \di-ˈlir-ē-əs\
: not able to think or speak clearly especially because of fever or other illness
: very excited
Full Definition of DELIRIOUS
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of delirium <delirious mutterings>
2
: affected with or marked by delirium <delirious with fever> <delirious fans>
— de·lir·i·ous·ly adverb
— de·lir·i·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of DELIRIOUS
1599
Related to DELIRIOUS
- Synonyms
- agitated, frantic, distracted, distrait, distraught, frenzied, hysterical (also hysteric)
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DELIRIOUS Defined for Kids
delirious
adjective de·lir·i·ous \di-ˈlir-ē-əs\
Definition of DELIRIOUS for Kids
1
: not able to think or speak clearly usually because of a high fever or other illness
2
: wildly excited
— de·lir·i·ous·ly adverb <deliriously happy>
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delirious
adjective de·lir·i·ous \di-ˈlir-ē-əs\
Medical Definition of DELIRIOUS
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of delirium
2
: affected with or marked by delirium
—de·lir·i·ous·ly adverb
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