Meaning & Definition of word "Dizziness"

Dizziness

/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/

1. a feeling of unsteadiness or a sensation of spinning, often leading to a loss of balance.
- Example: After standing up too quickly, she experienced a brief spell of dizziness.
2. a state in which one feels lightheaded or faint.
- Example: The dizziness he felt was a side effect of the medication.
3. a feeling of confusion or disorientation.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: giddy

● Example Sentence: After that roller coaster ride, I felt so giddy I could barely stand.

Meaning: spaced out

● Example Sentence: I was so tired I felt spaced out and dizzy during the meeting.