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What is another word for Lightheaded? – 155 Lightheaded Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dizzy faint lightheadedness woozy giddy disoriented unsteady unstable off-balance shaky wobbly weak queasy nauseous sick unwell feeble frail delicate sensitive tender heady spinning reeling staggering stumbling tottering careening lurching swaying dizzying fantastical unreal dreamy ethereal intangible ephemeral fleeting transitory momentary brief short-lived transient whirling twirling swirling spiraling

    Meaning of Lightheaded

    feeling faint or disoriented

    Definitions

    • feeling faint or disoriented, often due to a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain
    • * having a feeling of giddiness or dizziness, often causing a person to stumble or lose their balance

    Etymology of Lightheaded

    The word "lightheaded" has its roots in the 16th century, derived from the combination of "light" (meaning not heavy or serious) and "headed" (meaning relating to the head or mind)
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was considered foolish or frivolous, but over time it evolved to describe a physical sensation of dizziness or disorientation

    Example Uses

    • After standing up too quickly, she felt lightheaded and had to sit back down
    • * The high altitude made him feel lightheaded and nauseous
    • * The spinning teacups at the amusement park left her feeling lightheaded and dizzy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    steady stable balanced firm solid strong robust sturdy healthy well fit alert aware clear-headed composed grounded realistic practical down-to-earth sensible rational serious sober clear level-headed sharp keen perceptive astute

    Related Nouns

    dizziness faintness giddiness disorientation unsteadiness instability weakness frailty delicacy sensitivity tenderness headiness spinning reeling staggering stumbling tottering careening lurching swaying nausea sickness queasiness lightheadedness vertigo disequilibrium

    Related Verbs

    spin reel stagger stumble totter careen lurch sway whirl twirl swirl spiral faint swoon collapse fall drop tumble lose balance feel dizzy become disoriented grow weak feel faint grow lightheaded

    Related Adjectives

    dizzy faint giddy disoriented unsteady unstable weak frail delicate sensitive tender heady spinning reeling staggering stumbling tottering careening lurching swaying nauseous queasy sick unwell feeble fragile brittle vulnerable susceptible