DELIRIUM Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

delirium

noun

di-ˈlir-ē-əm

Definition of delirium

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion shoppers running around in a delirium the day before Christmas

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Recent Examples of delirium For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 Quiñones unleashed his shot and ripped it past Hernán Galíndez to open the scoring, sending Estadio Azteca into delirium as Mexico took a 1-0 lead. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The whole thing is an anarchic delirium reminiscent of the kind experienced by Bart and Milhouse after drinking an all-syrup Super Squishee; thankfully, the comedown is quick and relatively painless. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for delirium

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Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of frenzy

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For example, nine people died in 2024 from elephant rampages at Kerala temple festivals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release.

— Mercury News staff, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

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