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LIGHTHEADED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
Example:
silly giggles
Synonyms:
airheaded; dizzy; empty-headed; featherbrained; giddy; light-headed; lightheaded; silly
Classified under:
Similar:
frivolous (not serious in content or attitude or behavior)
Derivation:
lightheadedness (a frivolous lack of prudence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Weak and likely to lose consciousness
Example:
light-headed from lack of sleep
Synonyms:
faint; light; light-headed; lightheaded; swooning
Classified under:
Similar:
ill; sick (affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function)
Derivation:
lightheadedness (a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall)
