Dizziness

/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a feeling of unsteadiness or a sensation of spinning, often leading to a loss of balance.

After standing up too quickly, she experienced a brief spell of dizziness.

a state in which one feels lightheaded or faint.

The dizziness he felt was a side effect of the medication.

a feeling of confusion or disorientation.

The sudden changes in temperature left him in a state of dizziness.

From Middle English 'diz', of unknown origin.

head in the clouds

A state of being distracted or daydreaming, leading to a feeling of dizziness.

spin my head

To feel confused or overwhelmed, often used informally.

light as a feather

A state of being free and easy, sometimes associated with dizziness from excitement.

vertigo

A specific type of dizziness where you feel as if you or your surroundings are spinning.

nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit, which can accompany dizziness.

lightheaded

A feeling of being faint or dizzy, often due to low blood pressure.

giddy

After that roller coaster ride, I felt so giddy I could barely stand.

spaced out

I was so tired I felt spaced out and dizzy during the meeting.