giddy

7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for giddy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

silly

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

dizzy

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

woozy lightheaded featherbrained vertiginous airheaded

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.

“She felt giddy after spinning around on the ride.”

silly dizzy woozy lightheaded featherbrained vertiginous airheaded

Opposites

steady

2. adjective

Overcome with lighthearted excitement or happiness.

“The kids were giddy with excitement on Christmas morning.”

Opposites

solemn

How to use giddy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

giddy with excitement feel giddy giddy laughter

Etymology

From Old English gidig, meaning "possessed by a spirit" or "insane" — the sense softened over time from madness to dizziness to lighthearted excitement.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “giddy” mean?

The word “giddy” means feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning. In plain terms, either physically dizzy, or so excited and happy that you feel a bit lightheaded about it.

How do you pronounce “giddy”?

“Giddy” is pronounced GIHD-ee (/ˈɡɪd.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “giddy” in a sentence?

Here is “giddy” used in a sentence: “She felt giddy after spinning around on the ride.”

What part of speech is “giddy”?

“Giddy” is an adjective.

Where does the word “giddy” come from?

The word “giddy” comes from Old English. From Old English gidig, meaning "possessed by a spirit" or "insane" — the sense softened over time from madness to dizziness to lighthearted excitement.

Is “giddy” a common word?

“Giddy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “giddy” have?

“Giddy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling dizzy or unsteady, as if the head is spinning.

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