light-headed

• Beschreibt ein Gefühl von Schwindel oder Benommenheit, oft durch Hunger, Krankheit oder Aufregung; kann auch Leichtfertigkeit oder mangelnde Ernsthaftigkeit bedeuten.

Describes a feeling of dizziness or being slightly faint, often due to lack of food, illness, or excitement.

1. Dizzy or faintB2formal

   Feeling weak, unsteady, or as if you might lose consciousness.

   Schwindelgefühl

   • She felt light-headed after standing up too quickly.
   • The heat made him light-headed during the hike.
   • If you feel light-headed, sit down and drink some water.

   Synonymedizzyfaintgiddyunsteadyvertiginouswoozy

2. Frivolous or sillyC1formal

   Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity or acting in a silly manner.

   Leichtsinnig

   • His light-headed remarks were not appropriate for the serious meeting.
   • She was in a light-headed mood, joking about everything.
   • The conversation turned light-headed as they discussed trivial matters.

   Synonymeempty-headedfeatherbrainedflightyfoolishfrivolousgiddyinanesillythoughtless