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delirious

[dih-leer-ee-uhs] / dɪˈlɪər i əs /




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The Warrington teenager cupped his ears to lap up the adulation of a delirious crowd while fellow Englishman Aspinall laughed in disbelief before he gave Littler a high five.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

I’d happily tag along for more delirious seasons as he searches for answers.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

“Even my sleep-deprived, delirious 4-year-old was completely entranced,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

I realized that he probably did not remember, since he had been sick and delirious at the time.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien




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