delirious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite experiencing delirium
    hallucinating.
  2. adjective satellite marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
    unrestrained; mad; frantic; excited.
    • a crowd of delirious baseball fans
    • something frantic in their gaiety
    • a mad whirl of pleasure

WordNet


De*lir"i*ous adjective
Etymology
From Delirium.
Definitions
  1. Having a delirium; wandering in mind; light-headed; insane; raving; wild; as, a delirious patient; delirious fancies. -- De*lir"i*ous*ly, adv. -- De*lir"i*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913