Word
dizzying
Phoneticsdizzy·ing
US/ˈdɪziɪŋ/
UK/dˈɪzɪɪŋ/
Definition
adj. making you feel dizzy or confused, often because something moves very fast, is very high, or is hard to follow.
adj. causing dizziness, disorientation, or mental confusion, typically through rapid movement, great height, or overwhelming speed or complexity. Often modifies nouns denoting speed, height, or change.
Examples
“The fast ride leaves me with a dizzying feeling.”
“She paused on the tower balcony, overwhelmed by the dizzying view of the city far below.”
“The report describes the dizzying rise of housing prices that leaves young buyers struggling to keep pace.”
Examples
simple
“The fast ride leaves me with a dizzying feeling.”
contextual
“She paused on the tower balcony, overwhelmed by the dizzying view of the city far below.”
complex
“The report describes the dizzying rise of housing prices that leaves young buyers struggling to keep pace.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dizzying” in context.
Verb
01. become dizzying
“The pace of change became dizzying for new staff.”
verb + adj
02. find dizzying
“Many visitors find the narrow spiral stairs dizzying.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. absolutely dizzying
“The view from the glass floor was absolutely dizzying.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. dizzying array
“The market offers a dizzying array of phones.”
adj + noun
05. dizzying heights
“The cable car climbed to dizzying heights above the valley.”
adj + noun
06. dizzying pace
“New shops are opening at a dizzying pace in the city.”
adj + noun
07. dizzying rise
“The city has seen a dizzying rise in rents.”
adj + noun
08. dizzying speed
“Technology is changing at dizzying speed.”
adj + noun
09. dizzying variety
“The festival showed a dizzying variety of dances.”
adj + noun
10. a dizzying array of options
“The website offers a dizzying array of options for travellers.”
11. at a dizzying pace
“She was talking at a dizzying pace and I could not follow her.”
12. at dizzying speed
“The car spun off the track at dizzying speed.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also follows linking verbs such as 'be' or 'feel'.
Real-World Examples
“A former British gymnast has set a dizzying world record performing 36 handsprings in less than 30 seconds.” “But unlike most cars capable of dizzying speeds, it has more practical qualities.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/dizzying