HYSTERICAL

hysterical

(adjective) marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; “hysterical laughter”; “a mob of hysterical vigilantes”

hysteric, hysterical

(adjective) characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; “during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered”- Morris Fishbein; “hysterical amnesia”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

hysterical (comparative more hysterical, superlative most hysterical)

Of, or arising from hysteria.

Having, or prone to having hysterics.

Provoking uncontrollable laughter.

Usage notes

Source: Wiktionary


Hys*ter"ic, Hys*ter"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. hystericus, Gr. utter, out.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; convulsive, fitful. With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. Bancroft.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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