Hysteric
Noun
Definition: A person exhibiting extreme or uncontrollable emotion, often characterized by excessive laughter, tears, or panic.
Synonyms: Hysterical person, Emotional person, Drama queen
Antonyms: Composed person, Calm individual
Examples:
- She had a hysterical fit when she received the news.
- The hysteric laughter echoed through the room.
Mnemonics:
- "Hysteric" sounds like "hysterical," which is associated with wild and exaggerated emotions.
Etymology:
Origin:
The term "hysteric" comes from the Latin word "hystericus," which means "suffering in the womb." It evolved from the Greek belief that hysteria, a condition primarily affecting women, was caused by the uterus.
Historical Usage:The concept of hysteria dates back to ancient civilizations such as ancient Egypt and Greece. Hysteria was often considered a female malady associated with emotional excesses.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Hysterical laughter"
Explanation:Uncontrollable laughter, often beyond reason or proportion.