Hysterical

/hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Affected by or exhibiting hysteria, characterized by uncontrollable emotions such as laughter or weeping.

After hearing the joke, she was in a hysterical fit of laughter.

Extremely funny or ridiculous.

The comedian's hysterical routine had the audience roaring with laughter.

Involving or characterized by wild excitement or overwhelming emotion.

The fans were hysterical when their team won the championship.

Relating to or denoting a state of hysteria.

His hysterical reaction to the news was unexpected.

From the Greek 'hystera' meaning uterus, reflecting historical associations with women's emotional states.

hysterical laughter

Uncontrollable laughter that can be a result of extreme emotion.

hysterical fit

An episode of uncontrolled emotion or behavior.

hysterical reaction

A severe emotional response to a situation.

hysteria

An exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus.

hysterics

Uncontrollable laughter or crying.

Laugh-out-loud funny.

That TikTok was hysterical; I had to share it!

Acting overly dramatic.

She was being so hysterical over a small mistake.