Definition of "delirium" []

• A temporary state of mental confusion and fluctuating consciousness resulting from high fever, intoxication, shock, or other causes. It is characterized by anxiety, disorientation, hallucinations, delusions, and incoherent speech. (noun)
• A state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion: sports fans in delirium after their team's victory. (noun)

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• ""This is what they call delirium, I guess" he muttered."
• ""This is what they call delirium, I guess," he muttered."
• "It was just as real to me as is the snake beheld by a man in delirium tremens."