delirium

• Trouble grave des fonctions mentales entraînant une confusion de la pensée et une diminution de la conscience de l'environnement, souvent temporaire et causé par des affections médicales ou la consommation de substances.

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.

indénombrable

1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

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

   Delirium (trouble mental aigu)

   • 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.

   Antonymesclaritycoherenceluciditysanity

2. State of excitementB2informal

   A state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion.

   Délire

   • 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.

   Synonymesexcitementfeverfrenzyhysteriamadnesswildness

   Antonymescalmcomposureserenitytranquility