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hysteric

Pronunciation: [hɪˈstɛrɪk]

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Learn how to use hysteric in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotional state”

(adjective) describes someone who is very upset, anxious, or has wild emotions. If someone is behaving very dramatically or in a crazy way because they're feeling a lot of emotions, they might be called hysteric.

Example

She felt hysteric with joy when she won the prize.

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He wasn't hysteric at all; he remained calm during the scary movie.

Example

Do you think she will become hysteric if she hears the news?

Context: “mental health”

(noun) refers to a person who displays extreme emotional reactions or suffers from hysteria. This can happen when someone feels very scared, anxious, or overwhelmed by their feelings.

Example

The hysteric in the movie brought some comic relief to the story.

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He was not a hysteric; his reactions were very measured.

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Can a hysteric learn to manage their emotions more effectively?

How to pronounce hysteric

Pronunciation: [hɪˈstɛrɪk]

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