Synonyms

dizzying

American

[diz-ee-ing] / ˈdɪz i ɪŋ /

adjective

making or tending to make one dizzy.

The tower rose to dizzying heights.

Other Word Forms

dizzyingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of dizzying

First recorded in 1795–1805; dizzy + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Even if Early was uncertain in the moment, the result is undeniable: a dizzying, disarming blend of humor and emotion — and one of the year’s boldest performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The past quarter-century has hosted a dizzying array of innovation, as the cutting edge of technology moved from Palm Pilots and flip phones to mobile internet, artificial intelligence, genome sequencing and so much more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Hooligan is equally audacious, with a rhythm track built from the sound of sharpening knives and snatches of cinematic strings that somehow leads into a dizzying falsetto chorus.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

They had the dizzying task of choosing from 17 candidates, both Democrat and Republican.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

They climbed in tight, dizzying circles; Harry had never been up here before.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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