Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delirium
noun
/dɪˈlɪr.i.əm/
Definition
A state of severe confusion and disorientation, often accompanied by hallucinations and a fluctuating level of consciousness.
Examples
- After the surgery, he experienced a period of delirium where he couldn’t recognize his family.
- The patient’s delirium made it difficult for the doctors to assess his condition accurately.
- She had a brief episode of delirium due to high fever, causing her to see imaginary figures in the room.
Meaning
Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.
Synonyms
- confusion
- frenzy
- hysteria
- agitation
- disorientation
