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isterico

hysterical, frantic

i s ˈt ɛ . r i . k o
ister hysteria + ico Masculine singular
adjective Rare #43,206
hysterical, frantic Usually describes an extreme, uncontrolled emotional reaction and is often negative.
IT: È isterico quando è sotto pressione.
EN: He gets hysterical when he’s under pressure.
Forms of isterico
MasculineFeminine
Singular — isterica

Isterico!

Hysterical!

— 8½ (1963)

Era isterico.

He was hysterical.

Voi politici avete un rapporto isterico con la verità.

You politicians have a hysterical relationship with the truth.

— La grazia (2025)

L'attacco isterico è al suo apice.

The hysterical outburst is at its peak.

— Il posto delle fragole (1957)

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isterica i s ˈt ɛ . r i . k a