delirium

Example Sentences

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"Bright lights and lots of noise can make older patients very disorientated, which can actually turn into delirium. That in turn, slows the process of being able to get home."

From BBC

They spent the bowl season in a Las Vegas hotel, walking the Strip with a three-week old, in a new-parent-induced delirium, their whole lives having suddenly turned upside down.

From Los Angeles Times

Watching the video, I found myself enchanted, identifying with its sense of delirium and fun, which reminded me of the best parts of being young.

From Los Angeles Times

More stingingly, it captures the mental delirium of a small town — make that an entire planet — that hasn’t yet realized that there’s a second sickness seeping in through their smartphones.

From Los Angeles Times

As she crawls, screams, scratches and sneers, Lawrence maintains a soulful balance between Grace’s creeping delirium and her ceaseless dedication to her newborn son.

From Salon