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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AI tools are improving at a dizzying pace and branching into new, specialized areas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paulinha Peixoto, 39, who leads the samba dancers, known for striking outfits and dizzying footwork, said putting on a show was "a team effort".

From Barron's

When it comes to Africa, the policy shift reflected in pronouncements from Washington is dizzying.

From BBC

Then, once he’s done melting their brains with a dizzying array of quadruple jumps, the man who calls himself the “quad god” busts out one last flourish.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I spoke to the couple last year, they were on the brink of having to cancel their health plan because of the dizzying price rises.

From BBC

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