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de·lir·i·um
\-rēəm\ noun
(plural deliriums \-mz\ ; also delir·ia \-rēə\)
Etymology: Latin, from delirare to be crazy, from de- + lira furrow, track — more at learn
1. : a transient mental disturbance that is characterized by confusion, disorientation, disordered speech, restlessness, excitement, and often delusions and hallucinations and sometimes occurs in the course of a mental illness but is usually associated with high fever, toxemia, or injury
2. : frenzied excitement or wild enthusiasm
< the year was 1924, the great Florida land boom was just gathering delirium in the region of Sarasota — R.L.Taylor >
also : an instance or expression of it
< a veritable delirium of symbol hunting — Joseph Frank >
Synonyms: see mania |