hysteric
Pronunciation: [hɪˈstɛrɪk]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
He was not a hysteric; his reactions were very measured.
Example
Can a hysteric learn to manage their emotions more effectively?
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