Synonyms of light-headedness

light-headedness

noun

as in lightness

a lack of seriousness often at an improper time

teenagers, with all of their usual light-headedness, are not the best audience for this serious play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lightness
• cheerfulness
• glee
• silliness
• levity
• frivolity
• flippancy
• facetiousness
• frivolousness
• flightiness
• cheer
• festivity
• frothiness
• mirth
• hilarity
• light-mindedness
• lightheartedness
• childishness
• joviality
• mirthfulness
• goofiness
• merriment
• gaiety
• gleefulness
• high-spiritedness
• puerility

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gravity
• seriousness
• earnestness
• solemnity
• soberness
• sadness
• depression
• melancholy
• dejection
• unhappiness
• solemnness
• moroseness
• sullenness
• gloom
• despondency
• gloominess
• joylessness
• heartsickness
• downheartedness
• dispiritedness
• mopes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of light-headedness

Your blood pressure may also drop, resulting in dizziness and light-headedness. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Cavalli battled dehydration and light-headedness in his last start, completing just 2 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Headaches, muscle cramps and light-headedness are signs to go into a cool place and rest. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 June 2026

Fatigue or Headaches Some people have reported fatigue, headaches, and light-headedness after taking these unregulated peptide injections, Tam said. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025

His lawyers told the court that Lai had been experiencing palpitations and episodes of light-headedness, prompting judges to adjourn the hearing to get his prescribed medications and a heart monitor. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025