LIGHT-HEADED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

light-headed

adjective

ˈlīt-ˌhe-dəd

Definition of light-headed

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. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2025 Fetterman experienced a stroke during his campaign for the Senate in 2022, and was also hospitalized in 2023 for feeling lightheaded. — CBS News, 16 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 Trump said the gentleman was feeling lightheaded but is OK now. — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for light-headed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for light-headed

Adjective

To that end, there are questions about whether Mayich and his teammates had access to sufficient water and the degree of attention ASU paid to his initial symptoms, including feeling dizzy.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Back in June, Richie cut a performance short after speaking on stage about feeling dizzy, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported at the time.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dizzy

Adjective

Some Latinas are nerds, and some Latinas are quirky, and some of them are goofy and some of them are clumsy.

— Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The opening chase scene is gorgeously animated, the kind of sequence that makes Common Side Effects distinct visual style that is at once both goofy and realistic so mesmerizing to watch.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

The feds gave the state a silly 48-hour deadline to agree to change constitutional law, dump common sense and sequester these 20,000 ballots, if they were even returned, to double-check they were cast by valid voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Performed by legends Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, the silly song is a tongue-twister for kiddos, and the titular word, which means ‘extraordinarily good, wonderful’ even made its way into some real deal dictionaries.

— Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

Adelaide’s music had become an argument, however futile, with finality.

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Before the court fight was launched, Edwin Benn, the arbitrator who oversaw 2023 contract negotiations between the city and FOP, warned the City Council that any attempt to undermine his award to the union would be futile.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026