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Deliriously Meaning in English

word

dɪˈlɪriəsli
di-LIR-ee-us-lee
dɪlˈɪɹɪəsli
di-LIR-ee-us-lee

Definition

In a way that shows extremely strong emotion, usually happiness or excitement, sometimes as if not fully in control of one's mind.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used with 'happy', 'excited', or 'in love' (e.g., 'deliriously happy'). It's a formal or poetic adverb, stronger than simply 'very'. Rarely used in everyday conversation except in set phrases.

Example Sentences

She was deliriously happy on her wedding day.

basic

The children laughed deliriously at the clown's funny tricks.

basic

He shouted deliriously when his team won the game.

basic

She was deliriously in love, barely able to think of anything else.

natural

Fans cheered deliriously when the band finally took the stage.

natural

I was deliriously tired after running the marathon, barely able to walk straight.

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