reeling

American  

[ree-ling] / ˈri lɪŋ /

adjective

1. staggering or swaying; unable to walk straight because of a blow, intoxication, etc..

   It seemed as if a reeling, drunken giant had set the route for the race—it was so full of twists and turns.

2. in a state of mental or emotional shock; overwhelmed.

   As a reeling nation mourns its dead, investigators are trying to determine whether anyone was aware of the homicidal plan.

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Etymology

Origin of reeling

reel ² ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, consumers are already reeling from other climbing prices.

From MarketWatch

He potted the green as the 16th red before adding his opening black and then reeling off 15 reds, 13 further blacks and two pinks before clearing the final six colours to reach 153.

From BBC

Some farmworker advocates said they were reeling from the news about Chavez, who became a defining figure in the movement for farmworker rights.

From Los Angeles Times

His death has not been confirmed by Iran, which is still reeling from the February 28 strike that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

From Barron's

Once we were settled in seats and reeling toward downtown, she finally spoke.

From Literature