giddier; giddiest
1
a
: dizzy
giddy from the unaccustomed exercise
b
: causing dizziness
a giddy height
c
: whirling rapidly
Synonyms
Examples of giddy in a Sentence
Adjective
The news made him positively giddy.
He was giddy with delight.
The room was filled with giddy laughter.
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Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In the final moments of the sketch, Day and Gosling are giddy themselves as their characters sit side-by-side, mimicking the cartoon pals.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Influencer Kristina Zias is feeling giddy following the release of Taylor Swift's revealing new album The Tortured Poets Department.
—Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In the final moments of the sketch, Day and Gosling are giddy themselves as their characters sit side-by-side, mimicking the cartoon pals.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Giddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giddy. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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