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View definitions for hysterically

hysterically

adverb as in desperately

adverb as in frantically

adverb as in violently

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Example Sentences

In the immediate aftermath of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when everyone was disoriented and either fearing devastating new attacks or hysterically screaming for vengeance, he kept his head.

From Salon

They hysterically chased rumors that Clinton had brain damage and was hiding serious health issues, demanding that she open her medical records to the public and share the details of every doctor visit.

From Salon

One of their children was in the room at the time, screaming hysterically throughout.

From BBC

"I remember I was in the crowd and we were leaving. The next thing I remember being on the street, crying hysterically, nobody knew what was happening," Ms Lewis said.

From BBC

Some of the plot is just unnecessary padding, like Daniel’s girlfriend troubles and slacker mentality, spiking in an odd scene where he hysterically bemoans his own uselessness.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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