Antonyms for hysterical

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hi-ster-i-kuhl

Phonetic Transcription : hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl

Definition of hysterical

Origin : 1610s, from Latin hystericus "of the womb," from Greek hysterikos "of the womb, suffering in the womb," from hystera "womb" (see uterus). Originally defined as a neurotic condition peculiar to women and thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus. Meaning "very funny" (by 1939) is from the notion of uncontrollable fits of laughter. Related: Hysterically.

adj very upset, excited

Example sentences :

I,' with hysterical cheerfulness, 'I—shall soon be able to dismiss it.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

It was a hysterical blow, like a woman's, and with it the tears sprang to the faded eyes.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

"It is easy to prove it," said the archer with hysterical haste.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

It is merely an hysterical affection; nothing more, I am not uneasy.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

Might it not rather be some unknown form of ulcer of hysterical origin?
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The occupant was picked up in a hysterical condition and taken below.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

Presently he fell in love most desperately with an hysterical woman and married her.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

"Hysterical," he said to himself, calmer now that he had vented his feelings.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Then, overcome by an hysterical fit of despair, she burst into sobs.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

The rest of the fleet went through a period of hysterical madness.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

Synonyms for hysterical

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