light-headed
Britishadjective
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frivolous in disposition or behaviour
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giddy; feeling faint or slightly delirious
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"It's going to take me a little while before I'm up to stage performance level," she said, adding that medicines she's taking were making her light-headed and woozy.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
It’s also dangerous to perform the Wim Hof method near water because it can make you feel light-headed or faint.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2024
He was advised by an out-of-hours GP to seek help after feeling unwell - he was light-headed and was struggling with his coordination.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2024
We might feel dizzy and light-headed, get a head rush and also feel elated or giggly.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 28, 2023
The high blood pressure that accompanied her obesity—she weighed over 300 pounds by this time—caused her to grow light-headed with exertion.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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