delirious
adjective/dɪˈlɪriəs/, /dɪˈlɪəriəs/
/dɪˈlɪriəs/
- 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.
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- extremely excited and happy
- The fans went delirious.
- delirious with something The crowds were delirious with joy.
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