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giddily


Meanings
  • adverb

    Moving or acting in a carefree and excited manner, often with laughter and lightheartedness.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with giddily
tiddly , fiddly , middley , hiddily
Variants
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giddier , giddiest , giddily , giddiness , giddinesses , giddy
Etymology
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Originally meant 'mad, insane' in Old English, but the modern sense developed from the idea of being so happy that one might be considered mad.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'giddily' comes from the Old English word 'gyddan', which meant 'to be mad or insane'.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Mad-Eye Moody is described as having a 'giddily' unpredictable flying style.


Related Concepts
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  1. euphoria: A feeling of intense happiness and elation. 'Giddily' can be used to describe a state of euphoria.

  2. excitement: A feeling of energy and enthusiasm. 'Giddily' can be used to describe a high level of excitement.


Culture
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In literature, 'giddily' is often used to describe characters who are carefree or excitable. For example, in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the fairy Puck is described as 'giddy' when he causes mischief among the human characters.

How to Memorize "giddily"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself acting in a carefree and excited manner, perhaps jumping up and down or spinning around. Visualize the feeling of happiness and lightheartedness that comes with being 'giddily'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'giddily' with happy memories or experiences. For example, you might think of a time when you were laughing and joking with friends, or when you were excited about a new project or adventure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'giddily'. For example, you might remember that 'giddily' means 'moving in a way that makes you feel like a giddy goat'.


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