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How do you spell Delirious?

Correct spelling

delirious

Remember the furrow: deLIRious comes from Latin LIRA (furrow) - don't go astray!

Why is delirious spelled this way?

From Latin delirare, to go off the furrow. DE (away) + LIRA (furrow). Delirium was originally a farming metaphor — a plow gone astray.

Common misspellings of delirious

delireousdeleriousdelirious

Example

The fever made him delirious, and he spoke incoherently through the night.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell delirious?+
The correct spelling is "delirious". Remember the furrow: deLIRious comes from Latin LIRA (furrow) - don't go astray!
Is it delireous or delirious?+
The correct spelling is "delirious", not "delireous".

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