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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
Standing for hours has been associated with greater odds of issues such as varicose veins or feeling lightheaded when standing.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The Cubs might have to move on Wednesday without left fielder Ian Happ, who fouled a pitch off his left shin in the eighth inning, became lightheaded and was forced to leave the game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Lee entered the game in place of Carlos Correa, who manager Rocco Baldelli said was feeling lightheaded and exited the game with a migraine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
After taking the medication he was given, Ladd became extremely tired, dizzy and lightheaded, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The Cubs might have to move on Wednesday without left fielder Ian Happ, who fouled a pitch off his left shin in the eighth inning, became lightheaded and was forced to leave the game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Lee entered the game in place of Carlos Correa, who manager Rocco Baldelli said was feeling lightheaded and exited the game with a migraine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
After taking the medication he was given, Ladd became extremely tired, dizzy and lightheaded, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-headed
Adjective
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Living authors of books investigating the day of rest, a small but select sodality, are probably feeling dizzy right now.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent urination and feeling dizzy when standing up.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Norman spoke with Mixed Asian Media about her role in the show and how playing a hard-working ballet dancer compared to her real-life goofier and more extroverted personality.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ross was fairly goofy in his courtships of coaches Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton and quarterback Tom Brady.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parrish, giddy with excitement, led us into the water.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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There would be no third consecutive title, no hoisting of the championship cup over heads, no giddy laughter or shouts of joy.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To say the road to the Super Bowl goes through Jacksonville sounds silly in the NFL’s grand scheme, but for a talented and decorated Bills group that never has won there, that’s the first stop on the quest.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Citing the Monroe Doctrine is silly.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The wistfulness with which the movie treats her is the wooziest thing of all.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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Propulsive percussion and infectious syncopations are in ample supply, but so are weirder, woozier moments keyed to the humid psychedelia of Miami after hours.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
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But the rally felt less threatening than futile.—
Zach Fisch,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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And this is asking that question, how are these people finding meaning and purpose in their lives that feel so oppressive and futile?—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Light-headed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light-headed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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