Light-headed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She stood up too quickly and felt light-headed from the sudden rush of blood to her head.
- After not eating all day, he was light-headed and stumbled as he walked to the kitchen to make some food.
- The heat and humidity made her feel light-headed, so she sat down on a bench to collect herself.
- He was light-headed from the pain medication and had to hold onto the nurse's arm to steady himself.
- The room started spinning and she felt light-headed, so she sat down on the floor to try and calm down.