'Hysteric' definitions:
Definition of 'hysteric'
From: WordNet
adjective
Characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; "during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered"- Morris Fishbein; "hysterical amnesia" [syn: hysteric, hysterical]
noun
A person suffering from hysteria
Definition of 'Hysteric'
From: GCIDE
- Hysteric \Hys*ter"ic\, Hysterical \Hys*ter"ic*al\, a. [L. hystericus, Gr. ?, fr. "yste`ra the womb; perh. akin to ? latter, later, and E. utter, out.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to hysteria. [1913 Webster]
- With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. --Bancroft. [1913 Webster]
- 2. In a state of hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; uncontrollably emotional; convulsive, fitful. [1913 Webster]
- 3. In a state of panic or behaving in a wild irrational manner, due to fear or emotional trauma. [PJC]
- 4. Resembling hysteria; as, hysterical laughter. [PJC]