Giddiness

noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being giddy. countable, uncountable

    "Mr. Lorry, you cannot control the mincing vanities and giddinesses of empty-headed girls; you must not expect to do it, or you will always be disappointed."

  2. 2
    an impulsive scatterbrained manner wordnet
  3. 3
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall wordnet

Synonyms

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dizzinessvertigoabsentmindednessbuffoonerycarelessnessdisregard

Example

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"The prospect of a first date fills Mary with giddiness."

Etymology

From giddy + -ness.

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