də̇ˈlirēəs, dēˈ- adjective
Etymology: deliri um + -ous
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of delirium
delirious mutterings
2. : affected with delirium
the delirious children
: wandering in mind especially temporarily and as a result of physical disease
he is delirious from fever
3. : tending to induce delirium especially in the form of wild excitement or enthusiasm
the delirious quality of her voice
• de·lir·i·ous·ly adverb
• de·lir·i·ous·ness noun -es