giddier; giddiest
1
a
: dizzy
giddy from the unaccustomed exercise
b
: causing dizziness
a giddy height
c
: whirling rapidly
Synonyms
Examples of giddy in a Sentence
Adjective
The news made him positively giddy.
He was giddy with delight.
The room was filled with giddy laughter.
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Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
So giddy up and prepare to treat yourself to some new smart speakers, cameras, power stations, robovacs, and more.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
Barry Levitt, Vulture, 10 May 2024
The guests giddied into the night no doubt writing fantasy Christmas lists: a playful pair of ear clips made of amethyst, Ceylon sapphire, and diamonds by JAR or a mighty Cartier emerald-and-diamond necklace?
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
So, giddy up and click through the slides ahead to discover and shop the best cowboy boots on the market for autumn.
—Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
So giddy up and prepare to treat yourself to some new smart speakers, cameras, power stations, robovacs, and more.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Both Rise and Dawn look outstanding, but War pushes motion-capture technology to giddy new highs.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 10 May 2024
The guests giddied into the night no doubt writing fantasy Christmas lists: a playful pair of ear clips made of amethyst, Ceylon sapphire, and diamonds by JAR or a mighty Cartier emerald-and-diamond necklace?
—Vogue, 18 Oct. 2019
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“Giddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giddy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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