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hysterically

/hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

/hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl.i/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «истерическим образом» — обычно описывает поведение, которое является чрезвычайно эмоциональным, неконтролируемым смехом или паникой. Также может неформально использоваться в значении «чрезвычайно» (например, истерически смешной).

An adverb meaning "in a hysterical manner" — typically describing behavior that is wildly emotional, uncontrollably laughing, or panicked. It can also be used informally to mean "extremely" (e.g., hysterically funny).

  1. With uncontrolled emotionB2informal

    In a way that shows extreme, uncontrollable emotion, especially laughter or crying.

    ruИстерически

    • The audience laughed hysterically at the comedian's jokes.
    • She was crying hysterically after hearing the bad news.
    • He was screaming hysterically during the horror movie.

    Synonymsconvulsivelycrazilydesperatelyfranticallyfrenziedlymaniacallyuncontrollably

    Antonymscalmlycomposedly

  2. Extremely or excessivelyB2informal

    Used informally to emphasize that something is very funny or extreme.

    ruДо истерики

    • That video was hysterically funny.
    • The situation was hysterically absurd.
    • She found the whole thing hysterically amusing.

    Synonymsabsurdlyextremelyhilariouslyincrediblyridiculouslyunbelievablyuproariously

Forms
  • more hysterically comparative form
  • most hysterically superlative form
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