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Definition of delirious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

delirious

adjective
 
/dɪˈlɪriəs/,
 
/dɪˈlɪəriəs/
 
/dɪˈlɪriəs/
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  1. in an excited state and not able to think or speak clearly, usually because of a high temperature
    • He became delirious and couldn't recognize people.
    • My mind refused to clear and I felt delirious.
    • delirious with something By the time she was rescued, she was delirious with cold and fear.
  2. extremely excited and happy
    • The fans went delirious.
    • delirious with something The crowds were delirious with joy.
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