Synonyms of giddy
42 similar words
Another word for giddy is light-headed. Other synonyms of giddy are fuzzy-headed, woozy, vertiginate and fuzzy-minded.
Synonyms and similar words for giddy
adjectiveFeeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to...
- fuzzy
- fuzzy-headedSynonym of giddy: joyfully elated.
- fuzzy-mindedSynonym of fuzzy-headed: characterized by vague or confused thinking, dull-witted.
- light-headedDizzy or feeling faint, usually as a result of a drop in blood pressure to the brain; delirious.
- rattleheadedGiddy; unsteady.
- shoogly ScotlandShaky, giddy, unsteady, rickety.
- vertiginateTurned around; giddy.
- westy dialectalDizzy, giddy, confused.
- woozyQueasy, dizzy, or disoriented.
adjectiveCausing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
adjectiveUnable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited; impulsive; also, lightheartedly silly...
- changeable
- feather-headed informal
- flighty
- inconsistent
- brainsick obsoleteDisordered in the understanding; giddy; thoughtless.
- giglot obsoleteGiddy, inconstant, lewd, or wanton.
- overlight datedToo light or frivolous; giddy.
adjectiveJoyfully elated; overcome with excitement or happiness.
- ecstaticExtremely happy.
- joyousFull of joy; happy.
- air-headed
- blissed out
- blissful
- enraptFascinated, enraptured.
- rapt
- cock-a-hoopExultant, very happy, triumphant.
- delightedFilled with wonder and delight.
- elatedExtremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
- euphoricFeeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria.
- exultantVery happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
- filled with happiness
- gladsomeMarked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.
- gleefulExuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
- greatly pleased
- joyfulFeeling or causing joy.
- lightheartedJoyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
- orgasmicVery exciting or stimulating.
- on cloud nineIn a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
- over the moonDelighted, thrilled.
- overjoyedVery happy.
- thrilledExtremely excited or delighted.
- walking on air
nounSynonym of gid (“a disease caused by parasitic infestation of the brain by tapeworm larvae”).
- gidA disease caused by coenurosis of the brain, most commonly found in sheep and canids.
Meaning of giddy
- adjective Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.
- adjective Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.
- adjective Moving around something or spinning rapidly.
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Questions about synonyms of giddy
- What is another word for giddy?
- Giddy has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as light-headed, fuzzy-headed, woozy, vertiginate and fuzzy-minded.
- What does giddy mean?
- Giddy means feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.
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