dizzy
adjective
diz·zy
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dizzier;
dizziest
Definition of dizzy
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dizzy
verb
dizzied;
dizzying
Definition of dizzy (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from dizzy
Adjective
dizzily
\ ˈdi-zə-lē
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adverb
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adverb
dizziness
\ ˈdi-zē-nəs
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noun
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noun
Verb
dizzyingly
\ ˈdi-zē-iŋ-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Synonyms for dizzy
Synonyms: Adjective
aswoon, giddy, light-headed, reeling, swimmy, vertiginous, whirling, woozy
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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
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
But in action, the levels' constructions get something surprisingly right: how to manage walls and open spaces so that players can swivel their camera and rush around stages without getting lost or dizzy. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Metal Wolf Chaos XD: A weirdly timed return to 2004’s robo-blasting innocence," 6 Aug. 2019 Hazlett endured night sweats, more headaches, experienced dizzy spells and discovered a lump on his chest. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Del Norte running back’s game plan: ‘beat cancer’," 24 July 2019 Hazlett endured night sweats, more headaches, experienced dizzy spells and discovered a lump on his chest. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Del Norte running back’s game plan: ‘beat cancer’," 24 July 2019 Feeling dizzy or sluggish outside on a scorching day could be your body signaling a more serious condition. — NBC News, "Don't fry: 3 stages of heat stroke you need to know," 19 July 2019 Hazlett endured night sweats, more headaches, experienced dizzy spells and discovered a lump on his chest. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Del Norte running back’s game plan: ‘beat cancer’," 24 July 2019 People suffering from heat stroke also can be dizzy, confused and can become unconscious, the agency said. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, "Weather service warns of excessive heat Saturday, temps to feel like 107," 18 July 2019 Hazlett endured night sweats, more headaches, experienced dizzy spells and discovered a lump on his chest. — Pomerado News, "Nighthawk running back tackles new foe – cancer," 17 July 2019 On Monday, Tooze was tucked under a Pendleton blanket, squeezing a nurse’s hand, adrift in one of the periodic dizzy spells that ruin breakfast. — oregonlive.com, "The back story on Independence Day: Steve Duin," 28 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Those numbers sparked reminders of Kelly’s dizzying success at Oregon. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "Chip Kelly is measuring UCLA’s success on his terms as expectations grow," 25 Aug. 2019 Trying to imagine what the Dragon Seeds actually sounded like was dizzying. — Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, "Stephen Cheng Released One Single That Sounded Like Nothing Else. But Who Was He?," 24 Aug. 2019 An Italian government crisis has more twists and dizzying turns than a cliff-top drive along the Riviera. — The Economist, "Italy’s would-be strongman suddenly looks more vulnerable," 15 Aug. 2019 Bernal flew up the Tour’s highest climb, the dizzying Iseran pass at 9,088 feet above sea level, demolishing what remained of Alaphilippe’s lead on Stage 19 and building a sizeable one of his own. — John Leicester, BostonGlobe.com, "Egan Bernal first Colombian to win Tour de France," 28 July 2019 Bernal flew up the Tour’s highest climb, the dizzying Iseran pass at 9,088 feet above sea level, demolishing what remained of Alaphilippe’s lead on Stage 19 and building a sizable one of his own. — New York Times, "Egan Bernal Finishes Off Tour de France Victory," 28 July 2019 Santiago, 24, and several other men were charged in a dizzying crime spree of home invasions, kidnappings, shootings and one homicide. — Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'It sounded like a war movie': Milwaukee man sentenced to life in crime spree of home invasions, shootings and homicide," 19 July 2019 Bernal flew up the Tour's highest climb, the dizzying Iseran pass at 9,088-feet above sea level, demolishing what remained of Alaphilippe's lead on Stage 19 and building a sizeable one of his own . — Fox News, "Egan Bernal, 22, wins Tour de France; youngest post-WWII champion," 29 July 2019 Bernal flew up the Tour’s highest climb, the dizzying Iseran pass at 9,088 feet above sea level, demolishing Alaphilippe’s shrinking lead in Stage 19 and building a sizable one of his own. — John Leicester And Samuel Petrequin, SFChronicle.com, "A star is born at the Tour de France, 22-year-old winner Egan Bernal," 28 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dizzy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dizzy
dizzy
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of dizzy
: feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still
: mentally or emotionally upset or confused
: very high
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dizzy
adjective
diz·zy
| \ ˈdi-zē
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dizzier;
dizziest