Synonyms for Hysterical
Definition of hysterical
- adjective
- characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; "during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered"- Morris Fishbein; "hysterical amnesia"
- marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; "hysterical laughter"; "a mob of hysterical vigilantes"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hysterical"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like agitated, hysteric, neurotic can replace "hysterical" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Hysterical" in song lyrics
See how hysterical is used in real songs:
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"Her voice trembled, she was hysterical"
Big Ed f/ Master P — Life -
"Passing fire back and forth, until the legs dance hysterical"
Buck 65 f/ Claire Berest — Drawing Curtains -
"I'm half street, half spiritual, half sane, half hysterical"
Chief Kamachi and A.G. — The Meanin'