dizzy
1diz·zy
adjective \ˈdi-zē\diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est
Definition of DIZZY
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
- 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
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
2dizzy
transitive verbdiz·zieddiz·zy·ing
Definition of DIZZY
1
: to make dizzy or giddy
First Known Use of DIZZY
1501
Rhymes with DIZZY
diz·zy
adjective \ˈdiz-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)diz·zi·erdiz·zi·est
Medical Definition of DIZZY
1
: having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
2
: mentally confused
—diz·zi·ly \ˈdiz-ə-lē\ adverb
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