light-headed
Britishadjective
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frivolous in disposition or behaviour
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giddy; feeling faint or slightly delirious
Other Word Forms
- light-headedly adverb
- light-headedness noun
Example Sentences
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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
"She was suffering swelling in her gums and could not eat well and is feeling light-headed along with vomiting," said the source, who declined to be identified due to fear of arrest.
From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023
We might feel dizzy and light-headed, get a head rush and also feel elated or giggly.
From Scientific American • Mar. 28, 2023
When I was about 14 years old, I began noticing that I felt dizzy and light-headed when I had to stand for more that a few minutes and would need to sit down a lot.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2022
Their industrious need made me light-headed: my dresses would be curtains, and my curtains, dresses.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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