Hysteria

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɪriə/

Definitions of hysteria

noun a psychological disorder characterized by excessive or uncontrollable emotion, such as fear or panic

Example Sentences

A1 She went into a state of hysteria when she saw a spider in the room.

A2 The crowd's hysteria grew as they waited for the band to take the stage.

B1 The media's coverage of the situation only added to the hysteria surrounding the event.

B2 The government's response to the crisis was criticized for fueling public hysteria.

C1 Historians often analyze how mass hysteria can influence societal behavior.

C2 The novel explores themes of mass hysteria and its impact on individual psychology.

adjective hysterical - relating to, characterized by, or affected by hysteria

Example Sentences

A1 She was in a state of hysteria after losing her favorite toy.

A2 The crowd's hysteria grew as the concert started.

B1 The media's hysteria over the new product launch was overwhelming.

B2 The politician's speech incited mass hysteria among the audience.

C1 The hysteria surrounding the celebrity's scandal was unprecedented.

C2 The mass hysteria caused by the natural disaster led to chaos in the city.

adverb hysterically - in a hysterical manner

Example Sentences

A1 She laughed hysterically at the silly joke.

A2 The children ran around the playground hysterically, full of excitement.

B1 The crowd reacted hysterically to the surprise announcement.

B2 The news of the impending storm spread quickly, causing hysteria among the residents.

C1 The politician's speech incited hysteria among the audience, leading to chaos.

C2 The rumors of war spread like wildfire, causing mass hysteria throughout the country.

Examples of hysteria in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed her with mass hysteria after observing her symptoms.

informal There was so much hysteria at the concert when the band came on stage.

slang Don't add fuel to the fire, we don't need more hysteria in this situation.

figurative The hysteria surrounding the new iPhone release was palpable.

Grammatical Forms of hysteria

• plural: hysterias
• comparative: more hysteria
• superlative: most hysteria
• present tense: hysteria
• future tense: will hysteria
• perfect tense: has/have hysteriaed
• continuous tense: is/are hysteriaing
• singular: hysteria
• positive degree: hysteria
• infinitive: to hysteria
• gerund: hystericating
• participle: hysteriaed

Origin and Evolution of hysteria

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hysteria' originated from the ancient Greek word 'hystera', meaning uterus

Evolution of the word: Originally believed to be a condition specific to women and caused by disturbances in the uterus, the meaning of 'hysteria' has evolved over time to refer to a state of extreme or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.