giddy
word
Definition
Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or unsteady, or extremely excited and happy, sometimes in a silly way.
Usage & Nuances
Can describe physical dizziness or feeling silly with excitement. Common with 'feel' ('feel giddy'). Also used humorously for childlike happiness. Not for serious or medical dizziness—use 'dizzy' in medical contexts.
Spanish: mareado - atolondrado - eufóricoPortuguese (BR): tonto - eufóricoPortuguese (PT): tonto - eufóricoChinese (Simplified): 眩晕的 - 兴奋的Chinese (Traditional): 眩暈的 - 興奮的Hindi: चक्करदार - उत्साहीArabic: دوار - منتشيBengali: ঘোরাঘুরি - মাতাল (উল্লসিত)Russian: головокружительный - легкомысленныйJapanese: めまいがする - 浮かれたVietnamese: chóng mặt - phấn khích (hơi ngớ ngẩn)Korean: 어지러운 - 들뜬Turkish: baş döndürücü - çocukça neşeliUrdu: چکرانا - خوشی سے سرشار (بے وقوفانہ انداز میں)Indonesian: pusing - girang (sangat senang, agak kekanak-kanakan)
Example Sentences
I feel giddy when I spin around quickly.
basic
The children were giddy with excitement at the party.
basic
After riding the roller coaster, I was a bit giddy.
basic
I get a little giddy when I think about our upcoming trip.
natural
He laughed in a giddy way after hearing the good news.
natural
Her head felt giddy after standing up too quickly.
natural