Dizziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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dizziest

 

[ ˈdɪziɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of feeling

The term 'dizziest' is the superlative form of 'dizzy,' which refers to experiencing a sensation of spinning, light-headedness, or feeling faint. It can describe a state of confusion or disorientation, often triggered by rapid movements or emotional situations. Being the 'dizziest' implies that someone is experiencing the most intense degree of this sensation compared to others. This state can occur in various scenarios, such as standing up too quickly, riding amusement park rides, or even feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions.

Synonyms

disoriented, lightheaded, vertiginous

Examples of usage

  • After spinning around, I felt the dizziest I've ever been.
  • She had the dizziest feeling after the rollercoaster ride.
  • I became the dizziest in class when the teacher asked me to solve the math problem.
  • The quick changes in temperature left me feeling the dizziest.

Translations

Translations of the word "dizziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais tonto

🇮🇳 सबसे चक्करदार

🇩🇪 am schwindeligsten

🇮🇩 paling pusing

🇺🇦 найгірший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zawrotny

🇯🇵 最もめまいのする

🇫🇷 le plus étourdi

🇪🇸 el más mareado

🇹🇷 en sersemleyen

🇰🇷 가장 어지러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر دوارًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce dizzy

🇸🇰 najviac závratný

🇨🇳 最晕的

🇸🇮 najbolj omotičen

🇮🇸 mest svima

🇰🇿 ең бас айналдыратын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თავბრუდამხვევი

🇦🇿 ən baş gicəlləndirici

🇲🇽 el más mareado

Word origin

The word 'dizzy' originates from the Old English word 'dīsig' which means 'foolish' or 'crazy.' Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the sensation of disorientation or unsteadiness. The superlative 'dizziest' was formed by adding the suffix '-est,' commonly used in English to denote the highest degree of an adjective. The roots of 'dizzy' may also link to the Middle English 'dizzie,' which reflects confusion or a lack of clarity in thought or perception. This linguistic transformation illustrates how the perception of dizziness has shifted from an association with foolishness to a recognized physical and emotional state today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,582, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.