# dizzying

/ˈdɪziɪŋ/ (US) · /dˈɪzɪɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dizzying
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

making you feel dizzy or confused, often because something moves very fast, is very high, or is hard to follow.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; also follows linking verbs such as 'be' or 'feel'.

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