hysterical

Meanings

• adjective

  Exhibiting or characterized by hysteria; uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

  - "Her hysterical reaction to the news was unexpected."
  - "The audience was hysterical during the comedian's performance."

• A condition characterized by uncontrollable emotional outbursts, seizures, and other physical symptoms, particularly in women.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hysterical
terrible , dribble , noble , double , mumble

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Variants

List of all variants of hysterical that leads to same result
hysteric , hysterical , hysterically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hystera,' meaning uterus, due to the belief that the condition was caused by a wandering womb.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hysteria' was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1980.

2. In ancient Greece, hysteria was treated with various remedies, including massage, herbs, and even exorcisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotional Distress: A state of severe emotional pain or suffering, which can manifest in various ways, including hysteria.

2. Psychological Disorder: A mental health condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Culture

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Hysteria has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music throughout history. In ancient Greece, it was considered a medical condition, and women were often accused of feigning hysteria to avoid punishment. In modern times, it has been used as a metaphor for extreme emotional reactions.

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