unhysterical

adjective

Definition of unhystericalnext
1
as in collected

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2
as in unhumorous

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  1. collected
  2. composed
  3. recollected
  4. lame
  5. serene
  6. humorless
  7. tranquil
  8. serious
Adjective
  • The cameras and databases of collected data are frequently used by police to search for suspects.
    Matt Burgess, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
  • At the fountain, the collected coins are weighed under the oversight of city police officers before Mr. Marchioni takes them to Caritas offices.
    Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of collected
Adjective
  • The Brooklyn native became the new IBF super lightweight champion with a composed and masterful boxing performance to defeat Liam Paro (25-1) on Saturday night in Puerto Rico.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Perhaps a strategic loosening of novelistic form was what Hollinghurst was going for, in an effort to capture the enigma of the recollected past.
    Giles Harvey, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Does your table offer a first-class ticket to spicy destinations across the globe, or a comfortable sinking into recollected recipes from your mother?
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 4 July 2024
Definition of recollected
Adjective
  • As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.
    Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 June 2021
  • My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.
    Tim Neville, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2020
Definition of lame
Adjective
  • Indulge in an authentic Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath, enjoy a serene soak in the indoor heated pool or take advantage of a free daily yoga class.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Whatever your personal design style, color will play a big part in setting the tone for your home, and these sage green decorating ideas can be part of a restful, serene environment.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • But the finished product feels relatively humorless, leaving the cast looking silly in scenes that might conceivably have flown if played as deadpan comedy — not a tenor achieved or seemingly even aimed for here.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Worst of all, Phillips has intentionally or unintentionally created a bizarro, humorless version of My Cousin Vinny.
    Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of humorless
Adjective
  • After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • And with a game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, that streak has a serious chance to continue.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of serious
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unhysterical

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