Definition

In a way that causes a feeling of spinning or confusion, often due to something being overwhelming or excessive.

Example

The roller coaster moved dizzyingly fast, making everyone scream with excitement.

Conversation

Did you see that roller coaster? It goes up and down dizzyingly fast!

I know, right? It looks like it would be so much fun!

I’m not sure if I could handle the speed, though.

Same here! I think I would just feel completely dizzyingly lost after the ride.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dizzyingly → It is formed from "dizzy" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *dizzie*, meaning to be in a state of confusion or vertigo) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner that). The word "dizzyingly" means in a manner that causes confusion or a spinning sensation.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling confused or in a spin ('dizzy') and how doing something in that way ('-ingly') makes it dizzyingly overwhelming.

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