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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Astronauts on previous missions have frequently experienced dizziness or lightheadedness when standing after landing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Detained immigrants quickly began experiencing the effects, the lawsuit claimed, including nosebleeds, headaches and dizziness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Ultimately, the dizziness didn’t subside so she stopped the drug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Scientists say many women face delays in diagnosis and treatment, while some may not realise symptoms such as extreme tiredness or dizziness can be linked to blood loss and iron deficiency.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I dropped, one hand still holding the bird’s legs, feeling the dizziness as the sea below tilted and moved up toward me.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
