Definitions

lightheaded

[lahyt-hed-id] / ˈlaɪtˈhɛd ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

silly

Synonyms

WEAK

bird-brained changeable delirious dizzy empty-headed faint featherbrained fickle flighty flippant foolish frivolous gaga giddy harebrained hazy inane light-headed punchy reeling rocky scatterbrained shallow superficial swimming swimmy tired trifling vertiginous whirling woozy

Antonyms

WEAK

gloomy miserable

Example Sentences

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Some also reported their heartracing and feeling lightheaded.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2025

Twice in recent weeks, Alvarez said, she grew lightheaded and ended up vomiting in the restroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

People can also feel lightheaded or faint during removal.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

If at any point you feel lightheaded or dizzy, stop immediately and check in with a health care provider.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

He feels groggy still, a bit lightheaded from having skipped his lunch.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri