English Explanatory Dictionary

delirate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act, speak or reason in a manner thought insane, to be affected or characterized by delirium; to rave.
  2. To madden, to make crazy.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛlɪɹeɪt/

Word forms

delirate delirates delirating delirated

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin dēlīrātus, perfect passive participle of dēlīrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French délirer.

Related words

deliriate delirium
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