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Giddiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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giddiness

 

[ ˈɡɪdi.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of dizziness

Giddiness is the state of feeling unsteady and lightheaded, often accompanied by a spinning sensation. It is a common symptom of various conditions such as vertigo, inner ear problems, or low blood pressure.

Synonyms

dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo

Examples of usage

  • The sudden giddiness made her grab onto the nearest chair for support.
  • After the roller coaster ride, he experienced a bout of giddiness.
  • She felt a wave of giddiness wash over her as she stood up too quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "giddiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tontura

🇮🇳 चक्कर आना

🇩🇪 Schwindel

🇮🇩 pusing

🇺🇦 запаморочення

🇵🇱 zawroty głowy

🇯🇵 めまい

🇫🇷 étourdissement

🇪🇸 mareo

🇹🇷 baş dönmesi

🇰🇷 어지러움

🇸🇦 دوار

🇨🇿 závratě

🇸🇰 závrate

🇨🇳 头晕

🇸🇮 omotica

🇮🇸 svimi

🇰🇿 бас айналу

🇬🇪 თავის ტრიალი

🇦🇿 başgicəllənmə

🇲🇽 mareo

Etymology

The word 'giddiness' originated from Middle English 'gidinesse', which was derived from Old English 'gydignes'. The concept of feeling unsteady or dizzy has been observed throughout history, with various cultures developing their own terms to describe this sensation. In modern usage, 'giddiness' remains a common term used to express a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness.

See also: giddy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,399, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.