giddiness

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of excitement and happiness, often accompanied by a sense of light-headedness or elation.

  - "After getting the good news, she felt a wave of giddiness."
  - "The children showed giddiness as they waited for Santa Claus to arrive."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with giddiness
silly , hilly , jolly , frilly , tilly , willy , quilly , dilly

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Variants

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giddier , giddiest , giddily , giddiness , giddinesses , giddy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'madness' or 'folly', from Old English 'gyd' meaning 'god' and 'nes' meaning 'fool'. The modern sense of 'giddiness' as a feeling of excitement or elation emerged in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'giddy' was first used in English literature around 1580.

2. Giddiness is a common feeling experienced during roller coaster rides and other thrilling activities.

3. The feeling of giddiness can be caused by a variety of factors, including excitement, intoxication, or even certain medical conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. euphoria: A state of intense happiness and self-confidence. Giddiness and euphoria share some similarities, but euphoria is often described as a more intense and long-lasting feeling.

2. elation: A feeling of great happiness and joy. Giddiness and elation are closely related, with giddiness often described as a lighter or more playful form of elation.

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Culture

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Giddiness is a common feeling experienced in various situations such as falling in love, achieving a goal, or being intoxicated. It has been depicted in literature and art, often portraying the feeling as joyful and carefree.

How to Memorize "giddiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person jumping up and down with excitement and a big smile on their face. Imagine the feeling of light-headedness and happiness that comes with the experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'giddiness' with feelings of excitement and happiness. Think of a time when you felt giddy and remember the emotions you experienced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Giddy is a feeling of happiness, just like a happy hippo' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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