Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
light-headed
adjective
/ˈlaɪtˌhɛdɪd/
Definition
Feeling dizzy or faint, often due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.
Examples
- After standing up too quickly, I felt light-headed and needed to sit down.
- She felt light-headed from the heat and decided to get some water.
- He experienced a light-headed feeling after spinning around too fast.
Meaning
The term ‘light-headed’ describes a sensation of almost floating or having a limited consciousness, which can occur when someone feels dizzy or is about to faint.
Synonyms
- dizzy
- faint
- woozy
- giddy
