lightheaded

[ lahyt-hed-id ]

adjective

1. giddy, dizzy, or delirious:

   After two drinks Pat began to feel lightheaded.

2. having or showing a frivolous or volatile disposition; thoughtless:

   lightheaded persons.

Other Words From

• lightheaded·ly adverb
• lightheaded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lightheaded¹

First recorded in 1530–40; light ² + head + -ed ³

Example Sentences

After finishing one drink — a concoction of orange juice, cranberry juice and something bitter — she says she began to feel lightheaded and found an empty bedroom to rest.

From Los Angeles Times

She added that she was never lightheaded or felt her heart race, and that she must have passed out quickly when she was drugged.

From BBC

Twice in recent weeks, Alvarez said, she grew lightheaded and ended up vomiting in the restroom.

From Los Angeles Times

If at any point you feel lightheaded or dizzy, stop immediately and check in with a health care provider.

From Seattle Times

Symptoms can include: chest pain; tightness or pain in the arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach; feeling dizzy or lightheaded; feeling tired or out of breath; nausea, and feeling sweaty or clammy.

From BBC