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What does hysterical mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hysterical? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of, or arising from hysteria.
  2. Having, or prone to having hysterics.
  3. Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
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Indeed, Catherine is repulsed by David's African stories, and her hysterical outburst against them is imbued with racist assumptions.
Two days ago, these regulars and militias were almost hysterical with tension.
The discussion of assisted suicide and euthanasia is the latest topic to be dominated by hysterical fears.
He grumbles and whines, his voice always reaching the highest hysterical pitch it can fine.
A moment of silence while we all sit open mouthed and then we burst into hysterical laughter.
Thus, this film represents women without prospects for ownership under a patriarchal system, as hysterical and dangerous vessels.

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