Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beside-yourself
idiom
/bɪˈsaɪd jʊrˈsɛlf/
Definition
Extremely agitated or overwhelmed, often due to emotions.
Examples
- She was beside herself with joy after hearing the good news.
- He was beside himself with worry when his son didn’t come home on time.
Meaning
When someone is beside themselves, they are in a state of intense emotion, typically feeling overwhelmed by joy, sadness, or anxiety.
Synonyms
- overwhelmed
- agitated
- frantic
- distressed
