Hysterical

B2 16+

Synonyms of hysterical

Antonyms of hysterical

Collocations of hysterical

laughter
Frequency: 70 %

The movie was so funny that it had the whole audience in hysterical laughter.

sobbing
Frequency: 60 %

The child was found in the corner, hysterical sobbing after losing his favorite toy.

panic
Frequency: 50 %

The announcement of the fire caused a hysterical panic among the crowd.

outburst
Frequency: 45 %

She had an outburst of hysterical crying when she heard the news.

fit
Frequency: 35 %

She threw a hysterical fit when she didn't get her way.

Idiomatic Expressions for hysterical

  • Phrase: hysterical reaction
    Meaning: an extreme and irrational response to a situation
    Usage: His hysterical reaction to the news made it clear how much it affected him.