hysterical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
    hysteric.
    • during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered"- Morris Fishbein
    • hysterical amnesia
  2. adjective satellite marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion
    • hysterical laughter
    • a mob of hysterical vigilantes

WordNet

Hys*ter"ic, Hys*ter"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Hysteric
  • Hysterical
)
Etymology
L. hystericus, Gr. , fr. the womb; perh. akin to latter, later, and E. utter, out.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; convulsive, fitful.
    With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. Bancroft.

Webster 1913