Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

delirio

noun
/ˈdɛl.ə.ri.əm/
Definition
Delirio is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘delirium’ in English, referring to a disturbed state of mind characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention.
Examples
  • O paciente foi diagnosticado com delirio após a cirurgia.
  • A festa estava cheia de delirio e alegria.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘delirio’ can also imply an extreme state of excitement or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
  • delirium
  • frenzy
  • excitement