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dizzying

American  
[diz-ee-ing] / ˈdɪz i ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. making or tending to make one dizzy.

    The tower rose to dizzying heights.


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Etymology

Origin of dizzying

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

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It was marked by a dizzying wave of defections and bitter internal conflicts.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Your first-class ticket could soon be second class as U.S. airlines add to their dizzying roster of seating options.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

In less than a month, Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison has exhibited a dizzying range of emotions as the goal line for the coveted $111-billion Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

British prime ministers come and go at such a dizzying pace that it takes longer for most outsiders to learn their names than it does for them to serve their term.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

I’m trying to concentrate on the dizzying landscape that rushes past us.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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