Hysterically

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a hysterical manner; showing signs of hysteria.
  2. 2
    With, or causing, very much laughter.
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a hysterical manner wordnet

Synonyms

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madmadly

Example

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"He started laughing hysterically."

Etymology

From hysterical + -ly.

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