hysterically
word
Definition
In a way that shows extreme or uncontrolled emotion, often laughing or crying very hard.
Usage & Nuances
Used for very strong, often uncontrollable emotion—usually laughter or crying. Common collocations: 'laugh hysterically', 'cry hysterically.' Sounds dramatic; more intense than just 'a lot'.
Spanish: histéricamentePortuguese (BR): histericamentePortuguese (PT): histericamenteChinese (Simplified): 歇斯底里地Chinese (Traditional): 歇斯底里地Hindi: हीस्ट्रिरिकलीArabic: بِهستيريةBengali: উন্মাদভাবে - অপ্রকৃতস্থভাবেRussian: истерическиJapanese: ヒステリックにVietnamese: một cách cuồng loạn - một cách không kiểm soátKorean: 히스테리적으로 - 극도로 감정적으로Turkish: histerik bir şekildeUrdu: شدت سے - پاگل پن سےIndonesian: secara histeris
Example Sentences
When the alarm went off, everyone reacted hysterically, not knowing what was happening.
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She was so nervous before her speech that she almost started crying hysterically.
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She laughed hysterically at the joke.
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The child cried hysterically when he lost his toy.
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Fans screamed hysterically when the singer appeared.
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I started laughing hysterically at that movie scene—it was just too funny.
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