Delirious
(adjective)
- In an uncontrolled state of excitement or emotion.
- In a state of severe confusion and disorientation, usually as a result of a high fever or an illness.
Origin:
Delirious comes from the latin word "delirium" which means "madness" or "frenzy" and it was adopted in english in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The fans were delirious with excitement after their team won the championship.
- He was delirious with fever and didn't know where he was.
- She was delirious from the pain medication.
- He was so delirious that he didn't recognize his own family.
- After winning the lottery, he was delirious with joy.