Hysterical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Hysterical ( adjective )

1. Characterized by or given to excessive or uncontrollable emotion, especially of a laughing or crying nature.
2. Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or behavior.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from greek husterikos, from hystera "womb" (because it was once thought to be a disease caused by the womb).

Examples:

1. She was laughing hysterically at the comedian's jokes.
2. He was in a state of hysterical laughter.
3. The crowd was hysterical with excitement.
4. She was so frightened that she became hysterical.
5. The child had a hysterical reaction to the news.

(As a noun)

Hysterical ( noun )

1. Characterized by or given to excessive or uncontrollable emotion, especially of a laughing or crying nature.
2. Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or behavior.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from greek husterikos, from hystera "womb" (because it was once thought to be a disease caused by the womb).

Examples:

1. She was laughing hysterically at the comedian's jokes.
2. He was in a state of hysterical laughter.
3. The crowd was hysterical with excitement.
4. She was so frightened that she became hysterical.
5. The child had a hysterical reaction to the news.