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delirium Synonyms

Another word for delirium

Choosing another word for delirium depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An acute, disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, incoherence, and reduced awareness of one's surroundings, typically resulting from high fever, intoxication, or underlying medical illness.

Usage Example

"The patient slipped into a feverish incoherence during the night and could no longer recognize the hospital staff."

Strong
incoherence
confusion
disorientation
raving
hallucination
derangement

• noun (Context 2)

A state of wild excitement, unrestrained enthusiasm, or ecstatic emotion.

Usage Example

"The championship goal sent the entire stadium into a state of pure ecstasy."

Strongest
ecstasy
euphoria
Strong
frenzy
rapture
exaltation
hysteria

Opposites of delirium

The opposite of delirium shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lucidity
apathy
sanity
indifference
calmness
coherence
equanimity
serenity
See all opposites of delirium

• Nearby Words

delirious
deliriously
deliriousness
delirium
delish
delist
delisting

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Delirium. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/delirium
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