delusionally
In imagined conviction
In a manner characterized by false beliefs held despite contradicting evidence.
Someone acting delusionally persists in convictions that don't align with reality: He delusionally insisted the company was thriving despite three quarters of losses.
The word often carries judgment—implying the person should know better.
Beyond logical limits
- illogicallyContrary to valid reasoning
- absurdlyIn nonsensical manner
- preposterouslyIn a ridiculous manner
- nonsensicallyWithout making sense
foolishly · senselessly · unthinkingly · mindlessly · incoherently · baselessly · groundlessly · unfoundedly
In an incorrect manner
- erroneouslyIn a faulty manner
- inaccuratelyIn an erroneous manner
- deceptivelyIn falsely suggestive manner
- fictitiouslyIn an invented manner
fantastically · mythically · unrealistically · misguidedly · fallaciously · wrongly · incorrectly · spuriously
With frenzied obsession
- hystericallyIn uncontrolled emotional state
- dementedlyIn an insane manner
- madlyIn uncontrolled fashion
- insanelyTo an extreme degree
Driven by irresistible urge
- fanaticallyWith excessive, obsessive enthusiasm
- monomaniacallyWith pathological singular focus
- single-mindedlyWith unwavering concentration
- overzealouslyWith excessive eager intensity
persistently · doggedly · relentlessly · insistently · unwaveringly · fervently · zealously · maniacally
With original thinking
- whimsicallyIn capricious, playful manner
- dreamilyIn an abstracted manner
- quixoticallyIn unrealistically idealistic manner
- fancifullyWith fanciful imagination
surreally · romantically · idealistically · wistfully · starry-eyed
unreasonably
Beyond logical limits
- illogicallyContrary to valid reasoning
- absurdlyIn nonsensical manner
- preposterouslyIn a ridiculous manner
nonsensically · foolishly · senselessly · unthinkingly · mindlessly · incoherently · baselessly · groundlessly · unfoundedly · arbitrarily
mistakenly
In an incorrect manner
- erroneouslyIn a faulty manner
- inaccuratelyIn an erroneous manner
- deceptivelyIn falsely suggestive manner
fictitiously · fantastically · mythically · unrealistically · misguidedly · fallaciously · wrongly · incorrectly · spuriously
maniacally
With frenzied obsession
- hystericallyIn uncontrolled emotional state
- dementedlyIn an insane manner
- madlyIn uncontrolled fashion
insanely · psychotically · unhinged · wildly · feverishly
compulsively
Driven by irresistible urge
- fanaticallyWith excessive, obsessive enthusiasm
- monomaniacallyWith pathological singular focus
- single-mindedlyWith unwavering concentration
overzealously · persistently · doggedly · relentlessly · insistently · unwaveringly · fervently · zealously · maniacally
imaginatively
With original thinking
- whimsicallyIn capricious, playful manner
- dreamilyIn an abstracted manner
- quixoticallyIn unrealistically idealistic manner
fancifully · surreally · romantically · idealistically · wistfully · starry-eyed
delusionallylucidly
With clear expression
clearly · sanely · soberly · perceptively · insightfully
delusionallyrationally
In a logical manner
reasonably · logically · sensibly · sanely · soundly
delusionallyrealistically
In a sensible manner
pragmatically · practically · matter-of-factly · objectively · dispassionately
- delusional disorderPsychiatric condition featuring persistent false beliefs
- delusional charactersPeople with false beliefs