dizzying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing a feeling of lightheadedness, giddiness, or vertigo.

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Synonyms

bewildering , excessive , heady , intoxicating

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dizzying
miring , tiring , wiring

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Variants

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dizzied , dizzies , dizzy , dizzying , dizzyingly

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Etymology

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From the past participle of dizzie or dizzy oneself, or from dizzy (adjective) + -ing.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dizzying' first appeared in English in the late 1500s.

2. In some cultures, being 'dizzy' is considered a sign of spiritual connection or being in a trance-like state.

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Related Concepts

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1. vertigo: A type of dizziness characterized by a feeling of spinning or whirling, often accompanied by nausea and imbalance.

2. giddiness: A feeling of lightheadedness, often accompanied by a sense of excitement or amusement.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dizzying' has been used to describe the sensation of being overwhelmed or confused, often in the context of a thrilling or chaotic experience. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes the party at Gatsby's mansion as 'dizzying'.

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   - Imagine the feeling of being on a merry-go-round or spinning top to help remember the meaning of 'dizzying'.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Dizzying is when you feel like the world is spinning' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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