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delusional

[/dɪˈluːʒənəl/]
adjective
delirante
1. characterized by or holding false beliefs that are resistant to evidence or reason
He has delusional beliefs about his abilities.
Ele tem crenças delirantes sobre suas habilidades.
2. relating to or affected by delusions; based on or producing delusions
The patient is experiencing delusional episodes.
O paciente está tendo episódios delirantes.
3. unreasonably believing something that is not true
She was delusional if she thought she could win the lottery.
Ela era delirante se pensava que podia ganhar na loteria.
NYC Slang
out of touch, living in la-la land, off your rocker
Synonyms
deludedillusorymistakenirrationalunrealistic
Antonyms
realisticrationallucidsanegrounded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
delirante
most common usage
General Brazilian
alucinado
used when referring to hallucinations
Portugal
delirante
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
ilusório
alternative term emphasizing illusion aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in a fantasy world
divorced from reality
in denial
seeing things that aren't there
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