hysterical (Meaning)
hysterical (s)
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion
hysterical (a.)
Of or pertaining to hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; convulsive, fitful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hysterical
Synonyms:
- riotous
- uproarious
- merry
- laughable
- ludicrous
- humoristic
- witty
- laughing
- comical
- antic
- killing
- chucklesome
- sidesplitting
- farcical
- droll
- comic
- comedic
- playful
- risible
Antonyms:
hysterical Sentence Examples
- The comedian's hysterical jokes had the audience rolling in laughter.
- The baby's hysterical crying made it difficult to focus.
- The actress' hysterical performance in the film was highly praised.
- The situation became so hysterical that we couldn't help but erupt in laughter.
- His hysterical laughter filled the room with a contagious merriment.
- The prank was so hysterical that it left the victim in tears of joy.
- The hysterical reaction of the crowd proved that the surprise was a huge success.
- The hysterical rumors spread through the town like wildfire.
- The children's hysterical screams echoed through the playground.
- I couldn't resist the hysterical urge to burst into laughter at the sight of the silly cat chasing its tail.
FAQs About the word hysterical
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria, marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotionOf or pertaining to hysteria; affected, or troubled, with
entertaining, screaming, amusing, humorous, ridiculous,funny, hilarious, riotous, uproarious, merry
solemn, earnest, tragic, unamusing, humorless, staid, somber, serious, unfunny, sober
The comedian's hysterical jokes had the audience rolling in laughter.
The baby's hysterical crying made it difficult to focus.
The actress' hysterical performance in the film was highly praised.
The situation became so hysterical that we couldn't help but erupt in laughter.
