delirious

[US]/dɪ'lɪrɪəs/
[UK]/dɪ'lɪrɪəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in a state of mental confusion, extremely excited.

Phrases & Collocations

delirious with fever

deliriously happy

delirious laughter

Example Sentences

a delirious, unmanageable patient

delirious joy; a crowd of delirious baseball fans.

there was a great roar from the delirious crowd.

He was delirious, murmuring about that matter.

She was delirious with fever.

The patient's delirious ramblings made no sense.

The concert was so amazing, I was delirious with joy.

The delirious laughter echoed through the room.

He was delirious with excitement after winning the game.

The drug caused her to become delirious.

The delirious crowd cheered wildly for the band.

The delirious dream felt so real.

He was delirious with hunger after skipping lunch.

The delirious state of mind left her feeling disoriented.

Real-world Examples

I found the combination of crafty diction and delirious imagery exciting and illuminating.

Source: Stephen King on Writing

Of course! I...I bet he's pretty delirious.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

A bad infection can make you delirious.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American January 2022 Collection

I have lain here for nine weeks, delirious.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Collection Jeremy Brett Edition

Running around the house, screaming, delirious.

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

It might seem like the pirates are delirious from dehydration.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

" Something like that… I was delirious, no doubt… " said Dumbledore.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Eventually, victims may become delirious with severely impaired brain function.

Source: Asap SCIENCE Selection

Hey. You're delirious. You need to let me help you.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

The delirious mouse approaches Fluffy and, voila, the parasite finds its way home.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation September 2013

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