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delirious

[dih-leer-ee-uhs] / dɪˈlɪər i əs /




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From that ordeal came “Deathfugue,” first appearing in 1947 in Romanian translation as “Death Tango,” a title that better suggests its delirious, macabre motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

However, after four successful kicks, there would be no reprieve for Gabriel who fired his penalty over the crossbar and into the delirious PSG fans.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Joe stepped off the curb with a massive smile, and for a second I just stood there, jetlagged and slightly delirious.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Mostly unconscious but sometimes delirious, Caesar would beg for water.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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