DIZZY Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

dizzy

adjective

ˈdi-zē

Definition of dizzy

as in giddy

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down I felt very dizzy after I got off of the roller coaster

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as in dazed

suffering from mental confusion he felt dizzy from trying to remember all of the dates and names that were sure to be asked on the test

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as in rapid

moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed prices climbing at a dizzy rate

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as in goofy

lacking in seriousness or maturity Marilyn Monroe never entirely succeeded in shaking off her dizzy blonde image

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Recent Examples of dizzy People with heat exhaustion typically feel dizzy, start sweating profusely, have a fast pulse and can feel sick. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 The 77-year-old previously expressed feeling dizzy on stage and cut the opening performance short. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 The 77-year-old American Idol judge complained about feeling dizzy during the opening night of the Sing a Song All Night Long Tour featuring Earth, Wind & Fire. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 June 2026 Then came illness on a boiling-hot day, which left him dizzy and depleted of energy. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dizzy

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Central Market, released in 2009, proved that his idiosyncratic melodic sensibility could translate to a more symphonic setting, with the Wordless Music Orchestra giving his giddy, loop-heavy compositions a bustling, bristling density.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
All this scattershot world-building and world-visiting allows for some colorfully diverting vignettes, in which production designer Alexandra Walker and costume designer Ann Maskrey get to show off their giddy, gaudy wares.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Fire officials said the combination of dry brush and strong winds fueled the blaze's rapid growth.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapid

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
That was therapeutic for these professional dancers who got to be silly and goofy, but confidently.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

Set physical activity goals and prioritize exercise, including both aerobic activities such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, along with strength training.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Fredericson recommends simple, everyday activities such as brisk neighborhood walks, gardening, cycling, bodyweight exercises and even parking farther from the entrance at the grocery store.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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