delirante
/de.liˈran.te/
The English word 'delirious' is translated into Italian as delirante.
The adjective delirante is used to describe someone in a medical state of delirium, but it can also describe an idea or situation that is absurd, nonsensical or outrageous.
Meaning: being in the state of delirium (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective delirante is invariant for gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular subjects. For plural subjects, the form changes to deliranti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /de.liˈran.te/.
Did you know?
- The root of delirante is linked to the Latin delirare, which literally meant 'to wander from the furrow' or to go off track.
- While 'delirious' in English can mean extremely happy or excited, delirante in Italian almost never carries this positive connotation.
- The word delirio can be used as a noun to describe a passionate or obsessive desire, such as a delirio d'amore.
Examples in context
- Non c'è risposta per una parola delirante.For a delirious word there is no answer.This sentence shows how to use delirante when referring to a word.Tatoeba #2960698 by Guybrush88, translation #1812811 by bapouy
- È delirante.He's delirious.This sentence uses delirante to describe a person.Tatoeba #5283043 by Guybrush88, translation #8478496 by CH
- Ero delirante.I was delirious.This sentence shows the use of delirante in the past tense.Tatoeba #6051366 by Guybrush88, translation #5853288 by CK
- La squadra ha vinto il campionato e i tifosi erano completamente esaltati dalla gioia.The team won the championship, and the fans were completely delirious with joy.
- Dopo aver aperto il regalo di compleanno, il bambino era strafelice.After opening the birthday present, the child was deliriously happy.
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Example conversation
Alessandro is worried about Sofia's high fever.
- AlessandroSofia, mi senti? Mi sembri delirante.Sofia, can you hear me? You seem delirious.
- SofiaNon lo so, vedo cose strane.I don't know, I'm seeing strange things.
- AlessandroHai una febbre altissima, sei delirante.You have a very high fever, you are delirious.
- SofiaHo bisogno di dormire un po'.I need to sleep for a bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delirious” translations and entries delirante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
