The term "hysterical" often carries a connotation of excessive emotion or irrational behavior, suggesting a loss of control in response to stress or anxiety. It can imply a sense of mockery or trivialization when describing someone's emotional state, particularly in contexts where seriousness is expected. Additionally, it may evoke stereotypes related to gender, historically associated with women and their emotional responses.
The more formal connotation for "cold feet" is "timid." This phrase typically refers to a sudden loss of confidence or courage, especially in situations requiring commitment or decision-making. In contrast, "hysterical," "brave," and "arrested" do not carry the same meaning related to hesitation or fear.
The denotation of "hysterical" refers to a state of uncontrollable emotion, often characterized by laughter or crying, and can imply an overwhelming response to a situation. The connotation, however, often carries a negative implication, suggesting a lack of rationality or an exaggerated response, sometimes associated with being overly emotional or unstable. This duality can lead to misunderstandings about the term's use in various contexts.
I cannot see what was so hysterical about the joke.He broke out into a hysterical laugher.
Hysterical means suffering from hysteria
I can give you several sentences.She is hysterical with fear.Don't get hysterical just because you failed a test.The hysterical woman ran screaming down the street.
Hysterical History was created in 1953.
As in " That movie was hysterical!", hysterical would be the correct spelling.
"Kyle was hysterical after losing the football game." Hysterical: (adj) Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion
Hysterical Stars was created on 2005-05-25.
the correct spelling is hysterical (panicked).
Hysterical neurosis-- An older term for conversion disorder or dissociative disorder.
The word 'hysterical' is the adjective form of the abstract noun hysteria.