delirium

noun
UK: /dɪˈlɪriəm/
US: /dɪˈlɪriəm/

  1. A state of being confused and not able to think or speak clearly, usually because of fever or illness.

    1. His delirium made him say strange things to his friends.
    2. The patient's delirium was characterized by hallucinations and disorientation, requiring immediate medical attention.

  2. A state of great excitement and confusion, often caused by strong emotion.

    1. The crowd was in a delirium after the team won.
    2. A wave of delirium swept through the fans as their team scored the winning goal in the final seconds.

Synonyms

madness mania frenzy stupefaction hallucination confusion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delirium" in English means: A state of being confused and not able to think or speak clearly, usually because of fever or illness., A state of great excitement and confusion, often caused by strong emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "delirium" is /dɪˈlɪriəm/ in British English and /dɪˈlɪriəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delirium": madness, mania, frenzy, stupefaction, hallucination, confusion.

Example usage of "delirium": "His delirium made him say strange things to his friends.". More examples on the page.