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Comparative
more hysterical
Superlative
most hysterical
1
experiencing a state of extreme fear or panic, unable to stay calm
- A small problem at work caused a hysterical reaction among the staff.
- She became hysterical when she thought she lost her child.
- Something unexpected happened, and people started screaming and panicking, acting hysterical.
- The car breaking down on the way to an important meeting caused a hysterical meltdown.
- The sudden breakup left her in a hysterical state, crying uncontrollably.
Synonyms:
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showing extreme emotion like laughing or crying loudly and wildly, usually because of excitement or strong feelings, but not because of fear or panic
- She became hysterical with laughter after hearing the joke.
- The news of her promotion left her coworkers hysterical with joy.
- The girl acted hysterical during the celebration, jumping and shouting.
- The little boy was hysterical after crying loudly over his broken toy.
- The politician's scandalous revelation left the crowd hysterical with outrage.
3
causing people to laugh uncontrollably because of being very funny
- The comedian's jokes were so hysterical that the whole audience couldn't stop laughing.
- The movie had a hysterical scene where the characters got into a ridiculous situation.
- The prank was so hysterical that they watched it over and over again.
- He told a hysterical story about his childhood that had everyone in tears from laughing.
- Her comments during the show were hysterical.