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Difference between Heavy-headed and Light-headed

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heavy-headed—

1. drowsy; sleepy:

  • I look so sleepy this morning, warm, slightly confused and heavy-headed from too much slumber.

2. dull or stupid:

  • They are prejudiced with German films because they expect them to be heavy-headed and suffer from a lack of humor.

light-headed—

1. weak, giddy and likely to faint:

  • Low blood pressure can leave you feeling light-headed, sluggish or headachy.

2. having little judgment; reckless and irresponsible:

  • He was more ready to contemplate war than were any in the West, and more lightheaded about the consequences.