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deliriously

 

[ dih-lir-ee-uhs-lee ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

extreme state

The term 'deliriously' is used to describe a state of extreme excitement or joy, often to the point of being ecstatic. It can also refer to a state of confusion or disorientation, usually due to intense emotions or a medical condition. In everyday usage, it implies a level of enthusiasm that surpasses normal happiness. People might feel deliriously happy when they achieve something significant or experience a major life event.

Synonyms

ecstatically, enthusiastically, exuberantly, joyfully, wildly

Examples of usage

  • She was deliriously happy after winning the award.
  • The children laughed deliriously while playing in the park.
  • He spoke deliriously about his adventures in travel.
  • The crowd cheered deliriously at the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "deliriously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delirantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเคพเคฌ เคนเฅ‹เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช delirierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan delirium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะปั–ั€ั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delirycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต deliriously

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉliramment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delirantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deliriously

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋ž€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูˆู†ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delirantnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delirantne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚็ƒญๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delirantno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hellu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะปะธั€ะธะนะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deliriously

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delirantemente

Etymology

The word 'deliriously' derives from the Latin word 'delirare,' meaning 'to be deranged' or 'to be mad.' This term first found its way into English in the early 17th century, with 'delirium' referring to a disturbed state of mind, often featuring hallucinations or severe confusion. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of emotional intensity, both positive and negative. The adverb form 'deliriously' came into common usage as the emotional aspects of delirium were recognized, growing to signify a state of extreme enthusiasm or joy in contemporary vernacular. This shift in meaning reflects how language evolves to express varying degrees of human experience, demonstrating a fascinating journey from medical terminology to everyday emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,108 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.