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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Some kids are even giddy when the insects finally begin flying and land on them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Vogue, 18 Oct. 2019
These giddying sums are shaking the landscape of pro soccer.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017
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Adjective
The Orioles, well aware of how essential Bradish could be to their championship ambitions, greeted his return with a combination of giddy anticipation and tugging anxiety.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Some kids are even giddy when the insects finally begin flying and land on them.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Verb
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
These giddying sums are shaking the landscape of pro soccer.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017
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“Giddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giddy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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