giddily

American  

[gid-l-ee] / ˈgɪd l i /

adverb

1. with unrestrained high spirits; gleefully.

   She blushed and giggled giddily like a child, squealing, “He smiled at me!”

2. in a way that causes or is affected by vertigo; dizzily.

   The shrine is giddily perched atop a cliff amid medieval fortifications.

3. in a frivolous or silly way.

   School boards in those days were spending giddily to keep up with every fad.

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Etymology

Origin of giddily

First recorded in 1200–50; giddy ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come. I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Ohtani’s excitement for the game and his teammates—especially Yamamoto, whom he giddily bear-hugged in the celebration last night—does as much to lift the sport as his remarkable two-way talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

The Telegraph awarded four stars to the follow-up, which it called a "giddily animated triumph".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

Men’s National Team striker Jozy Altidore swooped in behind me, giddily trying out the Apple Vision Pro.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2024

Finally, Colonel Meecham began his descent, every step a deliberate one, tortoise-slow, designed to augment the impatience of his giddily avaricious offspring.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy