dizzy

[ˈdɪzi]

dizzy Definition

• 1. having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
• 2. mentally confused or bewildered

Using dizzy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dizzy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I felt dizzy after spinning around in circles.

• Example

  The heights made her feel dizzy.

• Example

  The news left him feeling dizzy with excitement.

• Example

  The medication can cause dizziness as a side effect.

dizzy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dizzy

• giddy
• vertiginous
• confused
• muddled
• light-headed

Antonyms for dizzy

• clear-headed
• sober

Idioms Using dizzy

• make one's head spin

  to cause confusion or disorientation

  Example

  The amount of paperwork required to apply for the job made my head spin.

• have a dizzying effect

  to cause a feeling of dizziness or disorientation

  Example

  The rapid changes in lighting had a dizzying effect on the audience.

• get dizzy with success

  to become overconfident or arrogant due to success

  Example

  After winning the championship, he got dizzy with success and started acting like he was better than everyone else.

Phrases with dizzy

• make someone dizzy

  to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented

  Example

  The constant spinning made me dizzy.

• dizzy heights

  a high level of success or achievement

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally reached the dizzy heights of fame and fortune.

• dizzy spell

  a brief period of dizziness or lightheadedness

  Example

  She had a dizzy spell while standing up too quickly.

Origins of dizzy

from Old English 'dysig', meaning 'foolish'

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Summary: dizzy in Brief

The term 'dizzy' [ˈdɪzi] refers to a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance, or being mentally confused or bewildered. It can be caused by physical factors such as spinning or heights, or emotional factors such as excitement or confusion. Phrases like 'make someone dizzy' and idioms like 'make one's head spin' describe the disorienting effects of dizziness, while 'dizzy heights' denotes a high level of success or achievement.