hysterical
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Adjective — Overcome with extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or distress.
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Etymology
From hysteric + -al, ultimately from Greek hystera ("womb").
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What does “hysterical” mean?
The word “hysterical” means overcome with extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or distress. In plain terms, either "out of control emotionally" or, casually, "hilarious.".
How do you pronounce “hysterical”?
“Hysterical” is pronounced hih-STEH-rih-kuhl (/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hysterical” in a sentence?
Here is “hysterical” used in a sentence: “She became hysterical after hearing the news.”
What part of speech is “hysterical”?
“Hysterical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hysterical” come from?
The word “hysterical” comes from Greek. From hysteric + -al, ultimately from Greek hystera ("womb").
Is “hysterical” a common word?
“Hysterical” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “hysterical” have?
“Hysterical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overcome with extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or distress.