delirium
nounmasculine/dɨ.li.ˈɾi.u/medium
de·lí·ri·o
Definition
Mental state of confusion and disorientation, with hallucinations and incoherent speech, often caused by high fever or illness; extravagant or excessive idea.
The patient, with a very high fever, went into delirium and began talking to imaginary people.
His plan to build an empire in six months was pure delirium.
Common collocations
state of deliriumfeverish deliriummystical deliriumdelusions of grandeur
Idiomatic expressions
- in a delirium (in a state of great excitement or mental confusion)
Etymology
Do latim 'delirium' (desvario, loucura).