Found 2 items, similar to Hysteric.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hysteric hysteric adj : characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; “during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered”- Morris Fishbein; “hysterical amnesia” [syn: hysterical] hysteric n : a person suffering from hysteria
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hysteric Hysteric \Hys*ter"ic\, Hysterical \Hys*ter"ic*al\, a. [L. hystericus, Gr. ?, fr. "yste`ra the womb; perh. akin to ? latter, later, and E. utter, out.] 1. Of or pertaining to hysteria. [1913 Webster] With no hysteric weakness or feverish excitement, they preserved their peace and patience. --Bancroft. [1913 Webster] 2. In a state of hysteria; affected, or troubled, with hysterics; uncontrollably emotional; convulsive, fitful. [1913 Webster] 3. In a state of panic or behaving in a wild irrational manner, due to fear or emotional trauma. [PJC] 4. Resembling hysteria; as, hysterical laughter. [PJC]