Delirious

Adjective

Definition: In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence; affected by delirium.

Synonyms: Frenzied, Hallucinating, Confused, Disoriented

Antonyms: Clear-headed, Lucid, Composed

Examples:

After the accident, he was delirious and didn't know where he was.
The high fever left her feeling delirious and unable to think clearly.

Mnemonics:

Think of "Delirious" as "Deliri-ous" where "deliri" sounds like "delirium," which relates to the disturbed state of mind.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English from Latin 'deliriosus', from 'delirare' (see delirium).

Historical Usage:

The word "delirious" has been used since the late Middle English period to describe a disturbed mental state.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Delirious with joy"

Explanation:

Used to describe extreme happiness or excitement that overwhelms one's senses, leading to a state of temporary mental confusion.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "delirious" with "delicious."

Explanation:

While "delirious" and "delicious" may sound similar, they have completely different meanings. "Delirious" refers to a disturbed mental state, while "delicious" refers to something that tastes very good. It is important to differentiate between the two words to avoid confusion.