WordHive Learning Dictionary

Dizzy

adjective

Dizzy means feeling like you might spin or wobble.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Dizzy mean?

Dizzy means feeling like you might spin or wobble.

Dictionary definition

Feeling unsteady, like things are spinning.

Example sentences

Dizzy in a sentence

easy

I felt dizzy after spinning too fast.

medium

The character sat down because she was dizzy.

hard

Feeling dizzy can mean your balance feels off.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Dizzy

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does dizzy mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to dizzy?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dizzy?

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Dizzy

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Sounds like

diz · ee · strongest beat: diz

Synonyms

Words like Dizzy

lightheadedFeeling faint or unsteady.
unsteadyNot balanced.
woozyFeeling dizzy or weak.
Antonyms

Opposite words

steadyBalanced and stable.
balancedNot wobbling or spinning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice dizzy synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The spinning ride made Leo feel giddy," then compare close word choices. Practice dizzy synonyms.

Word family

Dizzy word family

Base word

dizzy

adjective

dizzy

Base form of dizzy.

Related words
Student support

Understand Dizzy

Hint for students

Dizzy means feeling like you or the room is spinning, or feeling unsteady.

Common mix-up

Dizzy is not the same as tired. A dizzy person may feel unsteady or spinning, even if they are not sleepy.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows dizzy without using the word dizzy. Model sentence: After the ride, the room seemed to spin and she grabbed the chair. Clue words: ride, room seemed to spin, grabbed the chair Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a spinning or unsteady feeling?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'After spinning, I felt dizzy and had to sit down.' Why does dizzy fit better than hungry?