ヒステリック
Meanings
1
hysterical; hysteric
Describes a state of extreme emotional agitation, often with loss of self-control. Used as a na-adjective.
She cried out hysterically.
I want to avoid a hysterical reaction.
Usage patterns
- ヒステリックになるto become hysterical
She became hysterical over a trivial matter.
- ヒステリックに〈動詞〉to (do something) hysterically
My mother shouted hysterically.
- ヒステリックな〈人〉a hysterical person (someone prone to hysterical outbursts)
He's troubled by his hysterical boss.