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hysterical

adjective

hys·​ter·​i·​cal hi-ˈster-i-kəl How to pronounce hysterical (audio)
1
or less commonly hysteric : of, relating to, or marked by hysteria
hysterical conditions
2
: feeling or showing extreme and unrestrained emotion
hysterical fans
… the paper did not hesitate to appeal to racial passions in hysterical headlines and rabid editorials. The New Yorker
3
informal : very funny
a hysterical movie/joke
hysterically adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web With seven books and eight movies, there's no shortage of sidesplitting, hysterical commentary from Hermoine Granger, Harry, and Ron, as well as the beloved teachers and friends of the trio. Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022 Such hysterical hyperbole would also dominate conversations in the world of finance. Joe Queenan, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Rivera’s too-towering example or Stalin’s murderousness or America’s increasingly hysterical anti-communism. Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Hence Beijing’s hysterical reaction to Pelosi’s visit. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 The school was suddenly a swarm of police officers, medics, ambulances, and, outside, hysterical parents. Edgar Sandoval, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022 The school was suddenly a swarm of police officers, medics, ambulances and, outside, hysterical parents. New York Times, 10 July 2022 Others are completely ridiculous and genuinely hysterical to see, such as the cup holder, helicopter blade, rotary dial, and steering wheel. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 24 Aug. 2022 While in the cruiser, the suspect was emotionally hysterical and crying. cleveland, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hysterical was in 1603

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