lightheadedness

See also: light-headedness

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Etymology

From light-headed (adjective) (any sense) +‎ -ness (suffix forming nouns).

Pronunciation

  • enPR: lītʹhĕd'(ĭ)d-nĕs
  • Hyphenation: light‧head‧ed‧ness

Noun

lightheadedness (uncountable)

  1. The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.
    The lightheadedness passed once I lay down.
    • 2024 September 14, Zachary Pottle, “Galaxy Gas: Flavored Whipped Cream Charger Or Dangerous Drug?”, in AddictionCenter‎[1]:
      The effects caused by inhaling nitrous oxide gas, such as lightheadedness and euphoria, can be felt within seconds.

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