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delirium

[/dɪˈlɪriəm/]
nounmasculinepl: deliriums or deliria
delírio
1. An acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness, intoxication, or other causes, characterized by restlessness, illusions, hallucinations, and incoherence of speech and thought
The patient was in a state of delirium due to the high fever.
O paciente estava em estado de delírio devido à febre alta.
2. Wild excitement or ecstasy; uncontrolled enthusiasm
The crowd was in delirium when their team won the championship.
A multidão estava em delírio quando seu time venceu o campeonato.
NYC Slang
tripendicular state; going crazy
Synonyms
derangementmadnessfrenzyfeverconfusionhallucination
Antonyms
sanityclarityluciditycoherence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delírio
Standard usage in medical and general contexts
São Paulo
delírio
Consistent with standard Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
delírio
Consistent with standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
delírio
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a state of delirium
delirium tremens (DTs)
fevered delirium
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