dizzily

adverb

diz·​zi·​ly ˈdizə̇lē 

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: in a dizzy manner : in such a way, manner, or degree as to cause dizziness or vertigo

looked down from a dizzily high bridge

: with a sensation of giddiness

dizzily tried to comprehend his terrible message

: in an unsteady or uncertain way

tottered dizzily across the floor

Word History

Etymology

Middle English disyly, from disy + -ly

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Rhymes for dizzily

• busily