lightheaded
[ lahyt-hed-id ]
/ ˈlaɪtˈhɛd ɪd /
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adjective
giddy, dizzy, or delirious: After two drinks Pat began to feel lightheaded.
having or showing a frivolous or volatile disposition; thoughtless: lightheaded persons.
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OTHER WORDS FROM lightheaded
light·head·ed·ly, adverblight·head·ed·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for lightheaded
light-headed
adjective
frivolous in disposition or behaviour
giddy; feeling faint or slightly delirious
Derived forms of light-headed
light-headedly, adverblight-headedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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