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diz·zy Listen to audio/ˈdɪzi/ adjective
diz·zi·er; diz·zi·est
1 : feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still
The children were dizzy after spinning in circles. I'm feeling a bit weak and dizzy. I think I'm having a dizzy spell.
2 : mentally or emotionally upset or confused
Complex math problems make me dizzy. dizzy with anger/relief
3 always used before a noun : causing you to feel dizzy: such as a : very high
looking down from dizzy heightssometimes used figuratively She has reached the dizzy heights of vice president.
b : very fast
Prices rose at a dizzy rate. the dizzy pace of our lives
4 informal : very silly and tending to forget things — used especially of a woman an actress who is known for playing dizzy [=ditzy] blondes
— diz·zi·ly Listen to audio /ˈdɪzəli/ adverb
He staggered dizzily toward the couch.
— diz·zi·ness Listen to audio /ˈdɪzinəs/ noun [noncount]
This medicine may cause dizziness and nausea.

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