hystérique — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hysteric adj Hysterical; relating to hysteria.
- hysterical adjective Overcome with extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or distress.
- maudlin adj Excessively and foolishly sentimental or emotional, especially in a tearful way, often from drink.
Senses
hystérique is used for these senses in English:
- hysterical Of, or arising from hysteria.
- hysterical Having, or prone to having hysterics.
- hysterical Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
- maudlin Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness. [from 17th c.]
hysterical — full definition
- adjective Overcome with extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or distress.
- adjective Informal: extremely funny.