giddy

• Beschreibt ein Gefühl von Schwindel oder Benommenheit sowie einen Zustand leichter Erregung, Ausgelassenheit oder Unbeschwertheit, oft verbunden mit Glück oder Orientierungslosigkeit.

Describes a feeling of dizziness or a lightheaded, excited sensation, often associated with happiness or disorientation.

1. Dizzy or lightheadedB1formal

   Feeling a sensation of spinning or unsteadiness, often due to height, illness, or excitement.

   Schwindelig

   • She felt giddy after spinning around in circles.
   • Looking down from the tall building made him giddy.
   • The medication made her feel giddy and disoriented.

   Synonymedizzyfaintlightheadedunsteadyvertiginouswoozy

   Antonymebalancedsteady

2. Excited or frivolousB2informal

   Feeling a lighthearted, silly, or overly excited state, often due to happiness or nervousness.

   Aufgeregt, albern, beschwingt

   • The children were giddy with excitement before the party.
   • She felt giddy after winning the lottery.
   • He was giddy with joy when he heard the good news.

   Synonymebubblydizzyelatedeuphoricexhilaratedflightyfrivolousgleefullightheadedsillyskittishwhimsical

   Antonymegraveserioussolemn