Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cry-hysterically

verb

/kraɪ hɪˈstɛrɪkli/

Definition

To cry in an uncontrolled or frantic manner, often as a result of overwhelming emotions.

Examples

After hearing the bad news, she began to cry hysterically, unable to control her emotions.
During the movie’s saddest scene, the audience could hear people crying hysterically around them.

Meaning

Crying hysterically typically implies a state of distress or excessive emotional turmoil, where someone’s grief or fear manifests as loud and uncontrollable sobbing.