giddiness

/ˈɡɪdi.nəs/
noun
  1. A feeling of dizziness or unsteadiness, as if things are spinning around you.
    • The sudden giddiness made him grab the railing to keep from falling.
    • Riding the roller coaster caused a pleasant giddiness that lasted for minutes.
    • After spinning around three times, she felt a wave of giddiness and had to sit down.
  2. A feeling of excitement or lightheartedness that makes you act silly or carefree.
    • The children were overcome with giddiness at the sight of the birthday cake.
    • Her giddiness was contagious, and soon everyone in the room was laughing.
    • The good news filled him with such giddiness that he couldn't stop smiling.
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