1 in an excited state and not able to think or speak clearly, usually because of fever:
He became delirious and couldn't recognize people. * By the time she was rescued, she was delirious with cold and fear.
2 extremely excited and happy:
The crowds were delirious with joy.
deliriously adverb
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