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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