Giddy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; "had a dizzy spell"; "a dizzy pinnacle"; "had a headache and felt giddy"; "a giddy precipice"; "feeling woozy from the blow on his head"; "a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient felt giddy after standing up too quickly from the hospital bed.
- The amusement park ride left me feeling giddy and disoriented.
- She had a giddy spell and had to sit down to avoid falling.
- The hikers approached the giddy precipice with caution, careful not to slip.
- The boxer felt giddy from the blow to the head and stumbled backwards.
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Meaning 2
Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The movie's lighthearted and giddy tone was perfect for a summer evening.
- Her giddy laughter echoed throughout the house, infectious and joyful.
- He accused his sister of being a giddy schoolgirl, always chasing after celebrities.
- The children were full of sweet treats and giddy excitement after the birthday party.
- Her giddy personality made everyone in the office want to be her friend.