delirium
Translation
delirium, frenzy, ecstasy
Examples
He was in a state of delirium after the fever.
He was in a state of delirium after the fever.
The crowd was in a delirium of excitement.
The crowd was in a delirium of excitement.
Grammar Patterns
in a state of delirium He was in a state of delirium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frenzy, madness, hysteria; Antonyms: lucidity, sanity
Etymology
From Latin 'delirare' (to be crazy), from 'de-' (away) + 'lira' (furrow). Literally 'to go out of the furrow' when plowing.
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'de-railed' from reality, which puts them in a state of delirium.