dizzy

dizzy
UK [ˈdɪzɪ] / US adjective
Word forms "dizzy":
adjective dizzy comparative dizzier superlative dizziest
1) feeling as if you or the things around you are spinning, especially when you think you are going to fall

I felt dizzy and had to sit down.

The dizzy spells (= periods when you feel dizzy) have stopped completely.

2) feeling or making you feel excited or confused, especially because everything is changing very fast

the dizzy pace of modern life

We were dizzy with excitement.

3) informal silly, careless, and not interested in serious things
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the dizzy heights (of something) — humorous an important or successful position. This is often used to show that the position is not really very impressive

Now that you've reached the dizzy heights of supervisor, I suppose you won't be talking to us any more!


Derived word:
dizziness
UK / US noun uncountable

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