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
You may feel dizzy or light-headed, have a headache and have a dry mouth, lips or eyes.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 15, 2023
We become more light-headed and prone to fainting as the core rises closer to 40C.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2023
Matt felt almost light-headed as he walked back to the oasis.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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