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Hysterical vs Boisterously - What's the difference?

hysterical | boisterously |

As an adjective hysterical

is of, or arising from hysteria.

As an adverb boisterously is

in a boisterous manner.

hysterical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or arising from hysteria.
  • Having, or prone to having hysterics.
  • Provoking uncontrollable laughter.
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    boisterously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a boisterous manner.