delirium

UK /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ US /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/
noun 2

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noun

1

A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and sever

The popular delirium [of the French Revolution] at first caught his enthusiastic mind.

Better to decay in absolute delirium, than to be the victim of the methodical unreason of ill-bestowed love.

2

Wild, frenzied excitement or ecstasy.

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