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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"It's dizzying," New Jersey abortion provider Kristyn Brandi told AFP.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Kings have employed a dizzying array of players, coaches, general managers and front office executives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Borrowers have had to contend with changes to the student-loan program coming at a dizzying pace over the past five years — and scammers have been there to capitalize on the confusion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It's why he's still worshipped today - from the stadium bearing his name to the dizzying Quartieri Spagnoli streets lined with murals and memorabilia.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Muddy paw tracks in all shapes and sizes created dizzying patterns on the floor, cutting over sticky patches of red and brown to the shelves of food.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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