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dizzying

/ˈdɪz.i.ɪŋ/
diz · zy · ing
Adverb:dizzyingly
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• adjective

1

Astonishing, overwhelming, or bewildering due to extreme speed, scale, complexity, or variety.

Example

"The technology sector has evolved at a dizzying pace over the past decade."

2

Causing a sensation of whirling, vertigo, or losing one's balance, especially due to great height or rapid motion.

Example

"The hikers peered down from the dizzying heights of the mountain cliff."

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• Nearby Words

dizzily
dizziness
dizzy
dizzying
dizzyingly
dja
djibouti

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'dizzy', which derives from Old English 'dysig' meaning foolish or stupid; by the Middle English period, the sense shifted to describing a physical sensation of whirling or vertigo.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dizzying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dizzying
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