dizzy

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adjective

diz·​zy ˈdi-zē How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
dizzier; dizziest
Synonyms of dizzy
1
a
: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
b
: mentally confused
2
a
: causing giddiness or mental confusion
dizzy heights
b
: caused by or marked by giddiness
c
: extremely rapid
prices climbing at a dizzy rate
3
: foolish, silly
dizzily
ˈdi-zə-lē How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
adverb
dizziness
ˈdi-zē-nəs How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
noun

dizzy

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verb

dizzied; dizzying

transitive verb

1
: to make dizzy or giddy
2
: bewilder
disasters that dizzy the mind
dizzyingly
ˈdi-zē-iŋ-lē How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
adverb

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Examples of dizzy in a Sentence

Adjective The children were dizzy after spinning in circles. I'm feeling a bit weak and dizzy. I think I'm having a dizzy spell. Complex math problems make me dizzy. looking down from dizzy heights Prices rose at a dizzy rate. the dizzy pace of our lives
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Adjective
Most patients feel dizzy, nauseated and weak within 30 to 60 minutes. — Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The incident comes just weeks after Richie was similarly forced to postpone two shows after becoming dizzy during a performance in Minnesota in June. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Seemingly divergent policies from the US Federal Reserve and Treasury will be a key focus at a gathering of global central bankers, with bond yields nearing record highs and little respite on the horizon from dizzying global government debt levels. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026 There are enough balls in the air to dizzy an expert juggler. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dizzy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English disy, from Old English dysig stupid; akin to Old High German tusig stupid

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Verb

1501, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dizzy was before the 12th century

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“Dizzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dizzy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

dizzy

adjective
diz·​zy
ˈdiz-ē
dizzier; dizziest
1
a
: having a feeling of whirling
b
: mentally confused
2
a
: causing or caused by a whirling sensation
dizzy heights
b
: extremely rapid
prices climbing at a dizzy rate
dizzily
ˈdiz-ə-lē
adverb
dizziness
ˈdiz-ē-nəs
noun

Medical Definition

dizzy

adjective
diz·​zy ˈdiz-ē How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
dizzier; dizziest
1
: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
2
: mentally confused
dizzily
ˈdiz-ə-lē How to pronounce dizzy (audio)
adverb
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