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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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
The resulting dizziness or delirium can trigger a visit to the hospital emergency room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
In 2017, the US government pulled more than half of its staff from its embassy in Havana after employees and their families reported dizziness, nausea and difficulty concentrating.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“I’ve even fallen over due to dizziness because I was too hot,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
She grasped the oar and was swept with another fit of dizziness.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
