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delirious

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Delirious describes a state of disturbed consciousness, often characterized by confusion and excitement.

Detailed Definition
Delirious refers to a state of mental disturbance, often marked by confusion, excitement, or hallucinations. In the poem, the use of 'delirious' to describe ideals suggests an overwhelming and perhaps unstable emotional experience. This term captures the intensity of the speaker's feelings and the chaotic nature of her thoughts, reflecting the tumultuous journey of love and loss.
Example
Example in poetry:
"A girlhood by delirious ideals" (wildly excited or irrational); "Delirious with joy" (emotion); "The delirious dance of the leaves" (nature); "Delirious dreams of youth" (aspirational); "A delirious fever of the mind" (psychological)
Additional Notes
The term 'delirious' emphasizes the intensity and instability of the speaker's emotional experiences.; Found in the poem, Millicent Passes by Cale Young Rice
Other Meanings of “delirious”
Also Known As
frenzied raving fevered mind ecstatic madness
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