delirious

[dɪˈlɪriəs]

delirious Definition

• 1. in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy
• 2. confused and not able to think or speak clearly, especially because of fever or mental illness

Using delirious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delirious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fans were delirious with joy when their team won the championship.

• Example

  She was delirious with fever and couldn't recognize anyone.

• Example

  He was delirious with pain after the accident.

delirious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delirious

• ecstatic
• overjoyed
• feverish
• hallucinating
• rapturous

Antonyms for delirious

• sober
• clear-headed

Phrases with delirious

• delirious laughter

  uncontrollable laughter due to extreme happiness or amusement

  Example

  The comedian's jokes had the audience in delirious laughter.

• delirious with rage

  in a state of extreme anger or fury

  Example

  He was delirious with rage when he found out his car had been stolen.

• delirious with joy

  in a state of extreme happiness or excitement

  Example

  She was delirious with joy when she found out she got the job.

Origins of delirious

from Latin 'de-' meaning 'away' + 'lira' meaning 'furrow'

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Summary: delirious in Brief

The adjective 'delirious' [dɪˈlɪriəs] describes a state of wild excitement or ecstasy, as well as confusion and inability to think or speak clearly, often due to fever or mental illness. Examples include 'The fans were delirious with joy when their team won the championship.' and 'She was delirious with fever and couldn't recognize anyone.' Synonyms include 'ecstatic' and 'rapturous,' while informal equivalents are 'crazy' and 'out of it.'