Delirious: meaning, definitions and examples

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delirious

 

[ dษชหˆlษชษ™riษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of mind

Delirious refers to a disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, confusion, and hallucinations. It often results from illness, intoxication, or extreme fatigue, leading to a lack of coherence in thought and speech.

Synonyms

frenzied, hysterical, wild

Examples of usage

  • He became delirious after a high fever.
  • The patient was delirious and could not recognize his family.
  • After days without sleep, she felt delirious and disoriented.
Context #2 | Adjective

intense joy

In a more light-hearted context, delirious can describe a state of intense excitement or happiness. People may use the word to convey overwhelming joy or enthusiasm, often resulting in an inability to think clearly.

Synonyms

ecstatic, elated, overjoyed

Examples of usage

  • She was delirious with happiness after winning the competition.
  • The fans were delirious when their team won the championship.
  • He felt delirious with joy at the surprise party.

Translations

Translations of the word "delirious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delirante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช delirant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ delirium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deliryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒชใƒชใ‚ขใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlirant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delirante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท delirium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋ž€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฐูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delirant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delirant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚ไนฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deliranten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofstรฆรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะปะธั€ะธะนะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deliriyum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delirante

Etymology

The word 'delirious' comes from the Latin 'delirare', which means 'to go off the tracks'. It is composed of 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'lira' meaning 'a furrow', which implies straying from the correct path or course. The term was initially used in medical contexts to describe a disordered state of consciousness observed in patients suffering from severe fevers or acute illnesses. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass a more general use in describing states of extreme excitement or chaos, both mentally and emotionally. The transformation reflects a broader understanding of mental states as they relate to both physical ailment and emotional exuberance. The popular use of 'delirious' in everyday language today can be traced back to the late 19th century as it started appearing in literary and cultural references outside of medical jargon, often in the context of overwhelming joy or excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,985, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.