Delirium is a mental state of confusion, often characterized by hallucinations. Someone in delirium might imagine seeing unusual things.
Delirium is a mental state of confusion, often involving hallucinations. A drunkard in a state of delirium might see imaginary things.
| Word | delirium |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | mental disorder marked by confusion. |
| Sentence | In his delirium, the drunkard saw pink panthers and talking pigs. Perhaps he wasn't delirious; he might just have wandered into a movie. |
Tags: psat
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