giddiness

[ gid-ee-nis ]

/ ˈgɪd i nɪs /

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noun

unrestrained high spirits:In a moment of uncharacteristic giddiness, the groom spun his bride around in joyous circles.

dizziness or lightheadedness; vertigo: Besides general effects such as nausea, giddiness, or an inability to focus, the excessive vibration of industrial tools can also damage nerves and blood vessels.

frivolous lightheartedness; silliness or lack of seriousness: I'm not prone to escapism, giddiness, or saccharine sentimentality.

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Origin of giddiness

giddy + -ness

Words nearby giddiness

gibus, GIC, gid, giddap, gidday, giddiness, giddy, giddyap, giddy-headed, Gide, Gideon

How to use giddiness in a sentence

The Arizona Cardinals’ rebuild arrived at a giddy zenith Sunday afternoon with a Hail Mary play, a little less than two years after it began with a Hail Mary plan.
Kyler Murray runs out of miracles as Seahawks hang on to take over first place in NFC West|Mark Maske|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
At first, there is pure joy and giddiness, because, yes, that is exactly what pleasure tastes like.
David Mitchell’s ‘The Bone Clocks’ Is Fun But Mostly Empty Calories|William O’Connor|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A giant, over-the-top mess of contradictions and giddiness and mistakes and something weirdly pure and divine.
How to Stomach a Hot Dog Eating Contest|Robert Silverman|July 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That giddiness is a warm and fuzzy feeling, almost as good as being drunk but definitely not as good as being gay.
Rick Perry’s Stupid Comment on Booze and Sex(uality)|Sally Kohn|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The collection was overtly rich but without the giddiness—and innocence—of youth.
Prada and Gucci Show Off Strong, Smart Sensuality at Milan Fall 2012 Fashion Shows|Robin Givhan|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And then you go beyond the giddiness and step back and try and look at things and see, do they all add up, does it all work?
India's Muckraker-in-Chief|Nisid Hajari|January 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Persons affected with giddiness can only reach it with great difficulty, if indeed they can do so at all.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
My complaint was a giddiness in the head, brought on by riding in the sun.
Travels through the South of France and the Interior of Provinces of Provence and Languedoc in the Years 1807 and 1808|Lt-Col. Pinkney
Both Giddiness and the Ice-Maiden seize a man as an octopus seizes all within its reach.
Rudy and Babette|Hans Christian Andersen
When he got down into the street in the full blaze of noon-day, he had a touch of giddiness.
The Child of Pleasure|Gabriele D'Annunzio
Darby was staggering from giddiness and stumbling at every step.
Two Little Travellers|Frances Browne Arthur