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as in dizzy
having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down
I always get light-headed after riding roller coasters, even when I'm standing still again
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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
we couldn't concentrate on our work because we were feeling so light-headed
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Recent Examples of light-headed
Nitrous oxide also blocks certain neurotransmitters and triggers the release of endorphins, creating a lightheaded, euphoric sensation, hence its appeal as a recreational drug.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was taken to a Washington-area hospital Wednesday after becoming lightheaded at the Senate gym during the morning.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But at the same time, the physical manifestations of anxiety symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath could certainly leave you feeling lightheaded (which might just exacerbate your anxiety, kicking off a vicious cycle).
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was taken to a Washington-area hospital Wednesday after becoming lightheaded at the Senate gym during the morning.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But at the same time, the physical manifestations of anxiety symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath could certainly leave you feeling lightheaded (which might just exacerbate your anxiety, kicking off a vicious cycle).
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-headed
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If those two regularly start games together alongside Solanke or Richarlison, opposition defences will be left feeling dizzy.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Over at the theme park's Universal Studios, a 72-year-old woman reported feeling weak and dizzy after spending time on the Jimmy Fallon Race Through New York attraction in May.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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About six months later, the Parker family — including Bernedoodle Ben, the household boss; and Toby, the energetic and goofy chocolate Labrador — moved into their new home.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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His sweetness and sensitivity are nowhere to be found in his goofy, charmless performance.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Similar to the first film, families will enjoy silly slapstick mixed with great chemistry between Lohan and Curtis, who are just as good together.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a look at the four silliest awards of the night.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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One day, Kate was home with a family friend and started to feel woozy.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Both have the woozy, maddening force of a carousel stuck in overdrive.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Attempts by deputies and paramedics to revive him were futile, and he was pronounced dead at 4:40 p.m.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mexico later crashed out in the group stage, proving that hope is futile, but Ochoa’s class is timeless.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Light-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-headed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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