delirious
1 antonym for delirious — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — In a confused, disoriented state, often caused by illness or fever.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
In a confused, disoriented state, often caused by illness or fever.
“He was delirious with fever and didn't recognize his own family.”
2. adjective
Wildly excited or ecstatic.
“Fans were delirious when the team scored the winning goal.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use delirious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
delirious with fever
delirious with joy
delirious fans
Etymology
From "delirium" plus -ous, ultimately from Latin delirus, "crazy" or "off track."
Full origin of delirious →Frequently asked questions
What does “delirious” mean?
The word “delirious” means in a confused, disoriented state, often caused by illness or fever. In plain terms, either confused and feverish from illness, or wildly, uncontrollably excited.
How do you pronounce “delirious”?
“Delirious” is pronounced dih-LEER-ree-uhs (/dɪˈlɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “delirious” in a sentence?
Here is “delirious” used in a sentence: “He was delirious with fever and didn't recognize his own family.”
What part of speech is “delirious”?
“Delirious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “delirious” come from?
The word “delirious” comes from Latin. From "delirium" plus -ous, ultimately from Latin delirus, "crazy" or "off track.".
How many meanings does “delirious” have?
“Delirious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a confused, disoriented state, often caused by illness or fever.
