dizzy

¹diz·zy

adj \ˈdi-zē\

diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est

Definition of DIZZY

1

: foolish, silly

2

a : having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall b : mentally confused

3

a : causing giddiness or mental confusion <dizzy heights> b : caused by or marked by giddiness c : extremely rapid <prices climbing at a dizzy rate>

— diz·zi·ly \ˈdi-zə-lē\ adverb

— diz·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

Examples of DIZZY

1. The children were dizzy after spinning in circles.
2. I'm feeling a bit weak and dizzy. I think I'm having a dizzy spell.
3. Complex math problems make me dizzy.
4. looking down from dizzy heights
5. Prices rose at a dizzy rate.
6. the dizzy pace of our lives

Origin of DIZZY

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to DIZZY

Synonyms: aswoon, giddy, light-headed, reeling, swimmy, vertiginous, whirling, woozy

Antonyms: clearheaded, unconfused

Related Words: faint, weak; addled, befuddled, confused, dazed, groggy

Near Antonyms: clearheaded; stable, steady

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with DIZZY

busy, fizzy, frizzy, tizzy