How do you pronounce delirium?

delirium is pronounced as /dɪˈlɪriəm/.

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delirium

😵‍💫delirium

noun

/dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirious deliver

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example Sentences

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

Example Expressions

in a state of delirium

Synonyms

confusion, frenzy, hysteria, madness, hallucination

Antonyms

calm, clarity, lucidity

Collocations

delirium tremens, state of delirium, suffer from delirium, delirium of excitement

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