delirious
Translation
incoherent, raving, ecstatic
Examples
The patient was delirious with a high fever.
The patient was delirious with a high fever.
She was delirious with joy after winning.
She was delirious with joy after winning.
Grammar Patterns
delirious ((with sth.)) unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or illness. The patient was delirious with a high fever.
delirious ((with sth.)) extremely happy or excited. She was delirious with joy after winning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incoherent, ecstatic, frantic; Antonyms: lucid, calm, rational
Etymology
From Latin 'delirare' (be crazy, rave), literally 'to go out of the furrow'. From de- (off, away) + lira (furrow).
Memory Tips
Imagine going 'off the furrow' in a plowed field, representing a confused or over-excited mind.