giddiness

• Nom désignant une sensation de vertige ou d'instabilité, comme si tout tournait, souvent accompagnée d'un malaise. Peut aussi évoquer un état d'excitation ou de légèreté d'esprit, une frivolité.

A noun referring to a sensation of dizziness, unsteadiness, or a feeling that everything is spinning, often accompanied by lightheadedness.

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1. Physical dizzinessB1formal

   A sensation of spinning or feeling unsteady, often causing loss of balance.

   Sensation de vertige / étourdissement

   • The patient complained of giddiness after standing up too quickly.
   • Giddiness can be a side effect of certain medications.
   • She felt a sudden giddiness and had to sit down.

   Synonymesdizzinessfaintnesslightheadednessstaggeringunsteadinessvertigo

   Antonymesbalancestabilitysteadiness

2. Emotional excitementB2informal

   A feeling of lighthearted excitement or playful happiness.

   Excitation joyeuse

   • The children were overcome with giddiness at the carnival.
   • Her giddiness was contagious as she shared the good news.
   • He felt a wave of giddiness when he saw the surprise party.

   Synonymesdelightelationeuphoriaexcitementexhilarationexuberancejoythrill

   Antonymesdejectiondespondencygloommelancholysadness