Hysterically

/hɪˈstɛrɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner characterized by uncontrollable emotion, such as laughter or crying.

She laughed hysterically at the movie's funniest scenes.

In an exaggerated or overly emotional way.

He was talking hysterically about his plans, making it hard to take him seriously.

With extreme agitation, often due to panic or distress.

The child screamed hysterically when he couldn't find his mother.

In a frenzied or highly excited manner.

The crowd cheered hysterically when their team scored the winning goal.

From hysteric + -ally, denoting manner or condition.

hysterically laughing

Laughing in an uncontrolled and loud manner.

hysterically crying

Crying uncontrollably, typically due to extreme emotion.

hysteria

An uncontrollable emotional state characterized by excessive excitement or anxiety.

hysterical

Of or relating to hysteria; wildly emotional or entertaining.

Over-the-top laughter or response.

That sketch was hysterically funny!

Used to describe something extremely funny or outrageous.

Her stories are hysterically exaggerated.