Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

giddiness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.01 in modern English

Syllables: gid-di-ness
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being giddy.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A feeling of being overcome with excitement, especially in a silly or immature manner.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

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.

Usage

Inflected Forms

giddinesses (plural)

Synonyms

dizziness vertigo silliness lightheadedness

Questions

What does giddiness mean?: The state of being giddy.
Where does giddiness come from?: 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.

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