hysteric

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: hysterical

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a person suffering from hysteria

Adjective (1)

  1. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria“during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered — Morris Fishbein”“hysterical amnesia”Synonyms: hysterical
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Hysteric \Hys*ter"ic\, Hysterical \Hys*ter"ic*al\, a. [L. hystericus, Gr. ?, fr. "yste`ra the womb; perh. akin to ? latter, later, and E. utter, out.]

1.Of or pertaining to hysteria. [1913 Webster]

With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience.— Bancroft.[1913 Webster]

2.In a state of hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; uncontrollably emotional; convulsive, fitful. [1913 Webster]

3.In a state of panic or behaving in a wild irrational manner, due to fear or emotional trauma. [PJC]

4.Resembling hysteria; as, hysterical laughter. [PJC]

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