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delirious

adjective/dɨliˈɾɐ̃tɨ/medium

de·li·ran·te

Definition

Suffering from delirium; in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy.
The patient was delirious with a high fever.
The fans were delirious with joy after the victory.
Common collocations
delirious statedelirious with feverdelirious joy

Etymology

Do latim 'delirans, delirantis', particípio presente de 'delirare' (desviar-se do sulco, falar desvairadamente).

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