dizzying
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdɪziɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdɪziɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Causing a feeling of spinning or confusion, often due to high speed or extreme height.
Example
The dizzying heights of the skyscraper made me feel a little lightheaded.
Conversation
Have you ever been on that new roller coaster?
Yeah, it was so dizzying at the top!
I can imagine! I felt dizzying just watching the videos.
It's a wild ride, but totally worth it for the thrill.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stunning
overwhelming
confounding
Antonyms
calming
steady
clear
verb
Definition
To make someone feel as if they are spinning or losing balance, often causing confusion or disorientation.
Example
The roller coaster ride was so fast that it left me feeling dizzying for hours afterward.
Tense Forms
Past: dizzied
Past Participle: dizzied
Conversation
I felt so dizzying after that roller coaster ride!
Right? It was a wild experience!
I didn't expect it to be that dizzying though.
Root Explanation
Dizzying → It is formed from "dizzy" (originating from Middle English *dizzie*, meaning having a whirling sensation) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "dizzying" refers to the action of causing a sensation of whirling or spinning, often leading to confusion or disorientation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a feeling that makes you feel like the world is 'whirling' around you — that's what 'dizzying' means, as it describes the action of causing that sensation.
Visually Confused Words
sizzing