delirium

Definitions

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

A state of wild excitement or ecstasy.

Examples

The patient began to experience a state of delirium as his fever reached its peak.

The crowd was in a state of pure delirium after their team scored the winning goal in the final seconds.

Synonyms

frenzy hallucination feverishness mania hysteria derangement madness

Antonyms

lucidity sanity clarity composure rationality sobriety calmness