Lightheadedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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lightheadedly

 

[ ˌlaɪtˈhɛdədli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of feeling

Lightheadedly describes the manner in which someone feels faint or dizzy, often as a result of low blood pressure or dehydration. It can also refer to a sensation of slight vertigo, where one feels as if they might lose their balance or consciousness.

Synonyms

dizzyingly, faintly, giddily

Examples of usage

  • She stood lightheadedly after standing up too quickly.
  • He laughed lightheadedly, feeling euphoric after the good news.
  • The heat made him feel lightheadedly dizzy.
  • After skipping breakfast, she walked lightheadedly into the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "lightheadedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tontamente

🇮🇳 हलका सिर

🇩🇪 schwindelig

🇮🇩 pusing ringan

🇺🇦 легковажно

🇵🇱 lekko

🇯🇵 ふわふわと

🇫🇷 légèrement étourdi

🇪🇸 ligeramente aturdido

🇹🇷 hafif baş dönmesi

🇰🇷 어지러운

🇸🇦 دوار خفيف

🇨🇿 lehký

🇸🇰 ľahko

🇨🇳 轻微头晕

🇸🇮 rahlo zmedeno

🇮🇸 létt

🇰🇿 жеңіл бас айналу

🇬🇪 მსუბუქად

🇦🇿 yüngül başgicəllənmə

🇲🇽 ligeramente aturdido

Etymology

The word 'lightheadedly' is derived from 'lightheaded,' which combines the adjective 'light' meaning having little weight or burden and 'headed' which refers to being in a state of mental clarity or focus. The formation of the word can be traced back to the early 19th century. 'Lightheaded' comes from the Old English 'līht,' meaning 'not heavy' and 'heafod,' meaning 'head.' This signifies a state of mind that feels free, airy, or lacking in weight, often accompanied by a feeling of faintness or dizziness. The adverbial form 'lightheadedly' follows the natural pattern of English adverbs, taking the adjective and adding '-ly' to indicate the manner of doing something. It reflects a state of impaired or unstable balance in thought or perception, often due to physiological responses to external conditions.