giddiness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English giddy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English giddiness From giddy + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The state of being giddy.
Mr. Lorry, you cannot control the mincing vanities and giddinesses of empty-headed girls; you must not expect to do it, or you will always be disappointed.
1859, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities:
- (countable, uncountable) A feeling of being overcome with excitement, especially in a silly or immature manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| giddinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
vertigo · dizziness (for what is described in senses 1 and 2 of giddy)