1. a person who suffers from or displays hysteria
Usage: often considered outdated in medical contexts

1. relating to or suffering from hysteria
Usage: medical; often considered outdated

Examples

• The doctor tried to calm the hysteric patient.
• She became a complete hysteric when she heard the news.
• The hysteric symptoms included uncontrollable crying.
• His hysteric behavior worried his family.
• The crowd turned hysteric during the emergency.
• She displayed hysteric reactions to stress.