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deliriously

/dɪˈlɪr.i.əs.li/
de · lir · i · ous · ly
Adjective:delirious
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• adverb

1

In a wildly excited, ecstatic, or overwhelmingly enthusiastic manner; to an extreme or rapturous degree.

Example

"The newlyweds were deliriously happy as they departed for their honeymoon."

2

In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by incoherence, illusions, and restlessness, typically caused by fever, illness, or intoxication.

Example

"Suffering from a severe fever, the patient muttered deliriously throughout the night."

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• Rhymes for deliriously

• Nearby Words

delinquency
delinquent
delirious
deliriously
deliriousness
delirium
delish

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'delirious' plus the suffix '-ly'. 'Delirious' ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'delirare' (to rave or be crazy), literally meaning 'to deviate from the furrow in plowing', from 'de-' (away from) and 'lira' (ridge or furrow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deliriously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deliriously
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