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Lightheaded Definition & Meaning

lightheaded
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"

"Lightheaded" in song lyrics

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  • "I get up sore and lightheaded"
    Random — Aerith
  • "Tattooed like Mike did it, leave you lightheaded"
    Sauce Money — Middle Finger U
  • "lx4 lightheaded"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "lightheaded"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lightheaded mean?
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" lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; "a dizzy blonde"; "light-headed teenagers"; "silly giggles"
What part of speech is lightheaded?
Lightheaded is an adjective.
How many definitions does lightheaded have?
Lightheaded has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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