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