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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
In some people, the abrupt cardiovascular response — the drop in blood pressure and the lack of a heart rate response — leads them to feel lightheaded, and in rare cases, a few even faint.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Nov. 2025
Does the feeling of standing up too fast and suddenly getting lightheaded sound familiar?
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
18 Nov. 2025
In February of that year, he was hospitalized after feeling light-headed during a Senate retreat.
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Zach Lachance,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Nov. 2025
Feeling light-headed or fainting are important warning signs that the blood pressure is dangerously low.
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Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for light-headed
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Nov. 2025
Does the feeling of standing up too fast and suddenly getting lightheaded sound familiar?
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
18 Nov. 2025
In February of that year, he was hospitalized after feeling light-headed during a Senate retreat.
—
Zach Lachance,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Nov. 2025
Feeling light-headed or fainting are important warning signs that the blood pressure is dangerously low.
—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for light-headed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-headed
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Then came illness on a boiling-hot day, which left him dizzy and depleted of energy.
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During the day's exploring, employ the buddy system and look out for signs of heat illness like feeling dizzy, experiencing nausea or muscle cramps and sweating with cool and clammy skin.
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One detour led me to Paul Krassner, a founding member of the Yippies, a radical (and radically goofy) New Left group.
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Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.
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Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition.
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Over the years, the visuals dramatically improve, from snuff film aesthetics to confidently silly splendor.
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The Alexa smart assistant is as good as ever, with tons of useful and silly skills, along with deep integration for ordering items via Amazon.
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The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.
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They can also be used to prevent fainting or for someone who is woozy.
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Uso’s conquest proved to be futile.
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Some days that hope can seem futile.
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“Light-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-headed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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