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Hysterical: meaning, definitions and examples

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hysterical

 

[ hɪˈstɛrɪk(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotion

exhibiting uncontrolled emotions, often in a way that is excessive or irrational

Synonyms

frantic, overwrought, uncontrollable, wild

Examples of usage

  • She was in hysterical laughter after hearing the joke.
  • He became hysterical when he found out his car had been stolen.
  • Don't be so hysterical, it's just a small problem.
  • The news of the accident left her in a hysterical state.
  • The crowd became hysterical when they saw their favorite band on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "hysterical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 histérico

🇮🇳 उन्मादी

🇩🇪 hysterisch

🇮🇩 histeris

🇺🇦 істеричний

🇵🇱 histeryczny

🇯🇵 ヒステリック

🇫🇷 hystérique

🇪🇸 histérico

🇹🇷 histerik

🇰🇷 히스테릭한

🇸🇦 هستيري

🇨🇿 hysterický

🇸🇰 hysterický

🇨🇳 歇斯底里的

🇸🇮 histeričen

🇮🇸 histerískur

🇰🇿 истерикалық

🇬🇪 ჰისტერიული

🇦🇿 histerik

🇲🇽 histérico

Word origin

The word 'hysterical' originates from the Greek word 'hystera', meaning uterus. In ancient times, it was believed that hysteria, a condition characterized by uncontrolled emotions, originated from the uterus. This belief persisted for centuries, leading to the term 'hysteria' being associated with emotional excess. Over time, the term evolved to 'hysterical' in English, retaining its connotation of uncontrolled emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,701, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.