Dizzy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dizzy

[ ˈdɪzi ]

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feeling

having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance

Synonyms

giddy, light-headed, vertiginous

Examples of usage

I felt dizzy and had to sit down for a moment.
The spinning amusement park ride left me feeling dizzy and disoriented.

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action

to make (someone) feel unsteady, confused, or amazed

Synonyms

bewilder, confuse, overwhelm

Examples of usage

The fast-paced action movie really dizzy the audience.
The magician's tricks were so impressive that they dizzied the spectators.

Translations

Translations of the word "dizzy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tonto

🇮🇳 चक्कर आना

🇩🇪 schwindelig

🇮🇩 pusing

🇺🇦 запаморочення

🇵🇱 zawroty głowy

🇯🇵 目まいがする

🇫🇷 étourdi

🇪🇸 mareado

🇹🇷 baş dönmesi

🇰🇷 어지러운

🇸🇦 دوار

🇨🇿 závratě

🇸🇰 závraty

🇨🇳 头晕

🇸🇮 omotičen

🇮🇸 svima

🇰🇿 бас айналу

🇬🇪 თავბრუსხვევა

🇦🇿 başgicəllənmə

🇲🇽 mareado

Word origin

The word 'dizzy' originated from the Middle English word 'disi', which meant foolish or stupid. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the sensation of spinning or feeling unsteady. The word has been used in English language since the 13th century.