Meaning
delirium
- frenzy
In a sentence
Dopo la febbre alta, era in delirio.
After the high fever, he was delirious.
Che delirio ieri al concerto, non si respirava.
What madness at the concert yesterday, you could barely breathe.
Non è delirio, hai solo dormito poco.
It’s not delirium, you just slept too little.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| delirio | masculine · singular |
| deliri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often stronger and more literary than pazzia or follia; common in medical, psychological, or dramatic contexts.
- Use in delirio to mean "in delirium" or "in a frenzy"; don't translate English "delusion" with delirio.
- Common figurative use in speech: È stato un delirio! means "It was insane/amazing chaos," often hyperbolic and informal.