giddily

American  

[gid-l-ee] / ˈgɪd l i /

adverb

1. with unrestrained high spirits; gleefully.

   She blushed and giggled giddily like a child, squealing, “He smiled at me!”

2. in a way that causes or is affected by vertigo; dizzily.

   The shrine is giddily perched atop a cliff amid medieval fortifications.

3. in a frivolous or silly way.

   School boards in those days were spending giddily to keep up with every fad.

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Etymology

Origin of giddily

First recorded in 1200–50; giddy ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Olympic and world champions were Arutyunyan’s idols, he said giddily.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

From Los Angeles Times

At once the curtains filled with air and ballooned giddily into the room.

From Literature

Now, almost giddily, Chau explained to Eisman that he simply passed all the risk that the underlying home loans would default on to the big investors who had hired him to vet the bonds.

From Literature

Ohtani’s excitement for the game and his teammates—especially Yamamoto, whom he giddily bear-hugged in the celebration last night—does as much to lift the sport as his remarkable two-way talent.

From The Wall Street Journal