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Definition of «hysterical»

The term hysterical is an adjective that describes something or someone who exhibits extreme emotional excess, often characterized by exaggerated and uncontrollable laughter. It can also refer to a person who is overly dramatic in their reactions or behaviors, or whose behavior seems irrational due to intense fear or anxiety. In some cases, the term may be used pejoratively to describe someone as being highly emotional and difficult to deal with.

Usage examples

  1. She couldn't control her laughter and was hysterical with laughter.
  2. The comedian's jokes were so witty that the crowd was hysterical with laughter.
  3. The children's party was a chaos with all the kids running around and being hysterical.
  4. The news of her promotion made her hysterical with joy.
  5. He got so scared when the spider crawled on his shoulder that he screamed and became hysterical.
  6. The situation was so intense that everyone in the room was in a state of hysterical panic.
  7. The actress received a standing ovation for her brilliant performance, leaving the audience hysterical with applause.
  8. The roller coaster ride was so terrifying that some riders couldn't help but become hysterical.
  9. The ending of the mystery novel was so surprising that it left readers in a state of hysterical disbelief.

Phrases with «hysterical»

Sentences with «hysterical»

  • Joe dissolved in hysterical laughter, then recovered briefly. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
  • Then, just as quickly, we replace our tears with hysterical laughter with Lynch's descriptions of her mother glad - handing Meryl Streep. (booklistonline.com)
  • Things are not quite as hysterical as in France, where the government has just declared «a state of economic and social emergency,» but give them time. (nationalpost.com)
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