What does DIZZY mean?

Parts of Speech:

Dizzy is an adjective that describes a feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or disorientation.

Definitions:

Dizzy means feeling unsteady or disoriented, often accompanied by a spinning sensation. It can also refer to causing a feeling of dizziness.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdɪzi/
• UK: /ˈdɪzi/

Origin and Usage:

The word dizzy comes from the Middle English word disi, which means foolish or stupid. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a feeling of disorientation or unsteadiness. It is often used to describe the feeling of being lightheaded or dizzy from spinning around too quickly, or from standing up too quickly.

Synonyms:

• Unsteady
• Lightheaded
• Vertiginous
• Giddy
• Whirling

Related Words:

• Dazed
• Faint
• Light
• Woozy
• Spacy

Example Sentences:

• After spinning around in circles for a minute, she felt dizzy and had to sit down.
• The heat made him feel dizzy and disoriented.
• The roller coaster made her feel dizzy and exhilarated at the same time.