an.ti.hys.tɛr.ɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or tending to reduce or counteract hysteria or excessive emotional excitement

“The antihysteric properties of the medication helped to calm the patient’s anxiety.”

2. noun

a person or thing that counteracts or reduces hysteria or excessive emotional excitement

“The doctor specialized in antihysteric treatments and was renowned for her ability to calm patients’ nerves.”

3. adverb

in a manner that counteracts or reduces hysteria or excessive emotional excitement

“She spoke in an antihysteric tone, calming the crowd with her soothing words.”