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light-headedness

light-headedness is the alternative form of lightheadedness.

Meaning of lightheadedness

Noun

lightheadedness (uncountable)

  1. The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.
    • The lightheadedness passed once I lay down.
    Synonyms:
    giddiness

Origin of light-headedness

From light-headed + -ness.

Questions about light-headedness

What is light-headedness the alternative form of?
Light-headedness is the alternative form of lightheadedness.

Words near light-headedness in the dictionary

  1. light-handed
  2. light-handedly
  3. light-handedness
  4. light-headed
  5. light-headedly
  6. light-headedness
  7. light-hearted
  8. light-heartedly
  9. light-heartedness
  10. light-heartednesses
  11. light-heeled

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