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delirious

de·lir·i·ous [ di lree əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. irrational through illness: irrational as a temporary result of a physical condition such as fever, poisoning, or brain injury.
See also  delirium


2. excited: extremely excited or emotional
delirious with joy

[Late 16th century. <delirium]

de·lir·i·ous·ly adverb
de·lir·i·ous·ness noun
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