"Giddy-pated" is a term used to describe someone who is dizzy, lightheaded or confused. There are several synonyms one can use instead of "giddy-pated" such as vertiginous, woozy, dizzy-headed, light-headed, and wobbly. Vertiginous is used to describe a profound sense of dizziness, usually as a result of some external stimulus. Woozy is a more casual term, used to describe a mild and temporary feeling of disorientation. Dizzy-headed is used to describe someone who is a little out of it or confused. Light-headed is a term often used when someone feels faint or disoriented. Lastly, wobbly describes someone who is unsteady or unstable, usually due to physical weakness or intoxication.