Antonyms for hysterically


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : hi-ster-i-kuhl
Phonetic Transcription : hɪˈstɛr ɪ kəl


Definition of hysterically

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Latin hystericus "of the womb," from Greek hysterikos "of the womb, suffering in the womb," from hystera "womb" (see uterus). Originally defined as a neurotic condition peculiar to women and thought to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus. Meaning "very funny" (by 1939) is from the notion of uncontrollable fits of laughter. Related: Hysterically.
  • As in madly : adj wildly, fiercely
  • As in excitedly : adv agitatedly
  • As in violently : adv furiously
  • As in frantically : adv frenziedly
  • As in desperately : adv severely
Example sentences :
  • He was blubbering in her arms, hysterically, as she caressed him.
  • Extract from : « The Adventurer » by Cyril M. Kornbluth
  • “He tried to strangle me, then he intended to shoot me,” she said hysterically.
  • Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux
  • "It were him I wanted," she said hysterically, hugging her little dead burden.
  • Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White
  • "It was dreadful of me to make such a mistake," said Mrs. Mann, hysterically.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • "You come between me and my prayers" she said hysterically, and began to sob.
  • Extract from : « The Miraculous Revenge » by Bernard Shaw
  • She began to laugh—not hysterically, but it was not a natural laugh.
  • Extract from : « A Young Man in a Hurry » by Robert W. Chambers
  • The rest laughed, some hysterically, the most of them in thoughtless derision.
  • Extract from : « A Spoil of Office » by Hamlin Garland
  • She threw out her hands and laughed suddenly and hysterically.
  • Extract from : « The Mystics » by Katherine Cecil Thurston
  • Carey screamed at them hysterically, urging them to greater efforts.
  • Extract from : « Blacksheep! Blacksheep! » by Meredith Nicholson
  • The synagogue, hysterically tense, caught the contagion of glad relief.
  • Extract from : « Ghetto Comedies » by Israel Zangwill

Synonyms for hysterically

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