Light-headed Definition

light-headed
adjective
  1. weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
  2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles"

"Light-headed" in song lyrics

See how light-headed is used in real songs:

  • "I was kinda gone and light-headed"
    N.A.S.A. f/ Kanye West, Lykke Li, Santogold — Gifted
  • "I'm light-headed"
    Shad — Intro

Usage tips for "light-headed"

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