From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Illness & disabilitydizzydiz‧zy /ˈdɪzi/ ●●○ adjective1MIBALANCEfeeling unable to stand steadily, for example because you are looking down from a high place or because you are ill
The heat and the champagne made him feel dizzy.
She started to suffer from dizzy spells (=a short period when you feel dizzy).dizzy with
Ruth felt dizzy with relief.2 →the dizzy heights (of something)3informalCARELESSstupid and forgetful
a dizzy blonde4HIGHvery busy and exciting
Hong Kong buzzes from dawn to dusk at a dizzy pace. —dizziness noun [uncountable]
headaches, dizziness, and vomiting —dizzily adverbExamples from the Corpusdizzy• The thinmountain air made Trautmann feel dizzy.• So anyway, you go to work and get dizzy.• I felt myself growing dizzy and l seemed to be seeing everything as through a fog.• As the sulphur finds its way into his lungs, he will become dizzy and nauseated.• She was still feeling dizzy and sick, and felt very annoyed at herself for almost fainting in Caroline's flat.• By the time she had explained to Pepe what had happened she began to feel dizzy and steadily more nauseous.• Sometimes I get dizzy at the top of staircases and escalators.• If you feel dizzy or short of breath, stop exercising immediately.• She must have had a dizzyspell.• The dizzy spells were increasing in frequency.dizzy spells• She suffers from high bloodpressure and dizzy spells.• After Allitt moved out of the Jobsons' home, his dizzy spells, craving for chocolate and suddencollapses had stopped.• If they are arthritic, their sight is poor, or they are subject to dizzy spells they may trip over the flex.• The dizzy spells were increasing in frequency.OrigindizzyOld Englishdysig“stupid”
