Hysterically: meaning, definitions and examples

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hysterically

 

[ hɪˈstɛrɪk(ə)li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional

In an uncontrollably emotional and excited manner.

Synonyms

frantically, madly, wildly

Examples of usage

  • She laughed hysterically at the joke.
  • He cried hysterically when he heard the news.
  • The child screamed hysterically when he lost his toy.
Context #2 | Adverb

comedy

In a funny and exaggerated manner, often used for comedic effect.

Synonyms

amusingly, comically, hilariously

Examples of usage

  • She acted hysterically in the play, making everyone laugh.
  • The comedian delivered his lines hysterically, earning applause from the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "hysterically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 histericamente

🇮🇳 उन्मत्ततापूर्वक

🇩🇪 hysterisch

🇮🇩 histeris

🇺🇦 істерично

🇵🇱 histerycznie

🇯🇵 ヒステリックに (histerikku ni)

🇫🇷 hystériquement

🇪🇸 histéricamente

🇹🇷 histerik

🇰🇷 히스테리 상태로 (hiseuteri sangtae-ro)

🇸🇦 بشكل هستيري (bishakl hystiry)

🇨🇿 hystericky

🇸🇰 hystericky

🇨🇳 歇斯底里地 (xiēsīdǐlǐ de)

🇸🇮 histerično

🇮🇸 hysterískt

🇰🇿 истерикамен

🇬🇪 ჰისტერიულად (histeriulad)

🇦🇿 histerik

🇲🇽 histéricamente

Etymology

The word 'hysterically' is derived from the adjective 'hysterical', which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'hystericus', meaning 'of the womb'. It was believed in ancient times that hysteria was a condition exclusive to women and caused by disturbances in the uterus. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a state of uncontrollable emotion or excitement, regardless of gender.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,337, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.