dizzy
adjective
having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous.
dizziness
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a word derived from
dizzy.
Example Sentences
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Fragrances like air fresheners can trigger headaches, coughing or dizziness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic's ageing body let him down in his shock first-round exit, while third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime put his second-round loss down to suffering dizziness.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Prevention is always better than rehabilitation,” says Mike Teater, director of balance for Fyzical, a national network of clinics specializing in balance and dizziness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
A majority -- 87 percent -- of respondents reported at least one health-related impact during the sweltering week, including disrupted sleep, tiredness at work as well as dizziness, fainting and a faster heartbeat.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
In her dizziness, the nook lurched and rocked.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
