Paroxismo (en. Paroxysm)

/paɾoˈksizmo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of extreme excitement or an intense reaction.

The paroxysm of joy he felt upon seeing his daughter was indescribable.

El paroxismo de alegría que sintió al ver a su hija fue indescriptible.

Acute crisis in an illness, characterized by the sudden onset of intense symptoms.

The patient entered into a paroxysm due to the severity of his condition.

El paciente entró en paroxismo debido a la gravedad de su condición.

From Greek 'paroxysmos', meaning 'irritation or exaltation'.

paroxysm of laughter

State of uncontrollable and excessive laughter.

paroxismo de risa

in paroxysm

In a state of intense emotion or reaction.

en paroxismo

paroxysmal

Relating to a paroxysm.

paroxísmico

exacerbation

Intense increase of a symptom or an already existing condition.

exacerbación

Intense emotional crisis.

He had a paroxysm of jealousy when he saw his ex with someone else.

Tuvo un paroxismo de celos cuando vio a su ex con alguien más.

Maximum range of emotion.

He was in paroxysm upon receiving the news of his promotion.

Estaba en paroxismo al recibir la noticia de su ascenso.