delirious

de-lir-i-ous · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    In a disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, confusion, and incoherent speech, typically caused by illness or intoxication.

  2. 2.

    In a state of wild excitement or ecstasy.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, coherent, lucid, rational
See also: delirium, ecstatic, feverish, frenzied
Synonyms: ecstatic, feverish, frenzied, incoherent, raving

Etymology

From Latin delirus meaning "crazy, deranged," literally "going off the furrow," from de- (off, away from) + lira (furrow, ridge). The agricultural metaphor compares madness to a plow going off its intended course. Entered English in the 18th century.