hysterics

Example Sentences

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Pupil A described pupil F as being in "slight hysterics" at this remark.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

And in overtime, after he brought the score within one on a touchdown run, Penunuri needed just one more big play — to convert a two-point conversion to send Rio Hondo’s sideline into hysterics.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

As the scene ended, all the women were in hysterics, ribbing each other over how they could better play their parts next time.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024

At this point, less than two hours into the trail, members could be spotted at times in hysterics on the floor as they chitchatted with each other.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

About her mom’s hysterics, about how she lost it in front of my relatives, who were very gracious about the whole thing.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman