delirium

• Schwere Störung der geistigen Funktionen mit Verwirrtheit, Desorientierung und vermindertem Bewusstsein, oft vorübergehend und durch medizinische Zustände oder Substanzen verursacht.

A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment, often temporary and caused by medical conditions or substance use.

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1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.

   Delir

   • The patient experienced delirium due to high fever.
   • Delirium can be caused by infections or medication side effects.
   • The nurse monitored the elderly man for signs of delirium.

   Antonymeclaritycoherenceluciditysanity

2. State of excitementB2informal

   A state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion.

   Ekstase

   • The crowd was in a delirium of joy after the team won.
   • She was in a delirium of happiness when she heard the news.
   • The fans screamed in delirium as the concert began.

   Synonymeexcitementfeverfrenzyhysteriamadnesswildness

   Antonymecalmcomposureserenitytranquility