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- [diz-ee-ing]
- /ˈdɪz i ɪŋ/
- /ˈdɪz.i.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [diz-ee-ing]
- /ˈdɪz i ɪŋ/
Definitions of dizzying word
- adjective dizzying having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous. 1
- adjective dizzying bewildered; confused. 1
- adjective dizzying causing giddiness or confusion: a dizzy height. 1
- adjective dizzying heedless; thoughtless. 1
- adjective dizzying Informal. foolish; silly. 1
- verb with object dizzying to make dizzy. 1
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Origin of dizzying
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; dizzy + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Dizzying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dizzying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dizzying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dizzying
adj dizzying
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- dizzy — having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous.
- flying — making flight or passing through the air; that flies: a flying insect; an unidentified flying object.
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
adjective dizzying
- giddy — affected with vertigo; dizzy.
Antonyms for dizzying
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