light–headed

adjective light–head·ed \-ˌhe-dəd\

: unable to think and move in a normal way because of a weak and dizzy feeling

Full Definition of LIGHT-HEADED

: mentally disoriented : dizzy

: lacking in maturity or seriousness : frivolous

— light–head·ed·ly adverb

— light–head·ed·ness noun

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Synonyms: aswoon, giddy, light-headed, reeling, swimmy, vertiginous, whirling, woozy

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