/ Dictionary / Index H hysterical: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hys•ter•i•cal Pronunciation: (hi-ster'i-kul), [key] — adj. of, pertaining to, or characterized by hysteria. uncontrollably emotional. irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock. causing hysteria. suffering from or subject to hysteria. causing unrestrained laughter; very funny: Oh, that joke is hysterical! Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: hysterical (Thesaurus) hysteric hystero- Related Content Daily Word Quiz: profiterole Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language