dizzy
word
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.
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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