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- [hi-ster-i-kuh l]
- /hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl/
- /hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-ster-i-kuh l]
- /hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl/
Definitions of hysterical word
- adjective hysterical of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria. 1
- adjective hysterical uncontrollably emotional. 1
- adjective hysterical irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock. 1
- adjective hysterical causing hysteria. 1
- adjective hysterical suffering from or subject to hysteria. 1
- adjective hysterical causing unrestrained laughter; very funny: Oh, that joke is hysterical! 1
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Origin of hysterical
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin hysteric(us) hysteric + -al1
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Parts of speech for Hysterical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hysterical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hysterical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hysterical
adj hysterical
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- vehement — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
adjective hysterical
- out of control — wild, unrestrained
- overexcited — to excite too much.
- feverish — having fever.
- frenetic — frantic; frenzied.
- hyper — overexcited; overstimulated; keyed up.
Antonyms for hysterical
adj hysterical
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
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