near-fainting
adjectiveUK /ˌnɪəˈfeɪntɪŋ/
US /ˌnɪrˈfeɪntɪŋ/
Almost passing out, like when you feel dizzy and weak.
She felt near-fainting after standing in the hot sun for too long.
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2. Feeling like you might fall down or black out.
The near-fainting spell passed once he sat down and drank some water.
3. A moment of almost losing consciousness.
He described a near-fainting episode during the blood test.
4. Being close to swooning from surprise or emotion.
She had a near-fainting reaction when she heard the good news.