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delirious

/dɪˈlɪəɹɪəs/

Meanings
adjective
Being in the state of delirium.

Examples :

"The student was delirious with excitement after getting the top score on the exam. "
medicine mind condition

Related Words

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started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration hugging

hugging verb

/ˈhʌɡɪŋ/

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

"The shivering kitten was hugging the corner of the garage, trying to stay warm. "

Illustration lottery

lottery noun

/ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɑtɚi/

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

"My friend bought a lottery ticket for the chance to win a new car. "

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delirium noun

/dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/

A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.

"The student's sudden delirium after a long illness made it hard for her to focus in class. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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ecstatic noun

/ɛkˈstætɪk/

(in the plural) Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

"After winning the championship, the team erupted in ecstatics, jumping, cheering, and hugging each other uncontrollably. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

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getting verb

[ˈɡɛɾɪŋ]

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

"She is getting her daughter a puppy for her birthday. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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uncontrolled adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/ /ˌʌnənˈtroʊld/

Not controlled; not under control.

"The wildfire spread quickly due to the uncontrolled winds. "