dizzy

word

/ˈdɪzi/
DI-zee
/dˈɪzi/
DI-zee

Definition

Feeling as if you are spinning, unsteady, or about to fall because your head is not clear. It can also describe feeling mentally confused or overwhelmed.

Usage & Nuances

Common for physical sensations after spinning, standing up too fast, illness, heat, or lack of food. Often used with 'feel': 'I feel dizzy.' It can also be figurative in phrases like 'a dizzying number' or 'dizzy with excitement,' where it means overwhelming rather than physical.

Example Sentences

I feel dizzy after the long bus ride.

basic

She got dizzy when she stood up too fast.

basic

The little boy looks dizzy after spinning around.

basic

I skipped lunch, and now I'm getting dizzy.

natural

That roller coaster made me so dizzy I had to sit down.

natural

The view from the top floor is amazing, but it makes me a little dizzy.

natural