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.

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