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[ diz-ee-ing ] / ˈdɪz i ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR dizzying ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectivemaking or tending to make one dizzy: The tower rose to dizzying heights. Origin of dizzyingFirst recorded in 1795–1805; dizzy + -ing2 OTHER WORDS FROM dizzyingdiz·zy·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby dizzyingdizain, dizen, dizygotic, dizziness, dizzy, dizzying, D.J., Djailolo, Djaja, Djajapura, Djakarta Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for dizzyingDespite a dizzying number of women coming forward against her husband, Camille Cosby refuses to sharpen her blade of vengeance. Why Didn’t Camille Dump Bill Cosby?|Amanda Marcotte|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST In between, The Dude is sometimes helped, but mostly hindered, by a dizzying array of quirky characters. Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest|Rich Goldstein|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST It was a dizzying time, and Shaquille handled an array of new situations with conspicuous aplomb. Shaq, Year One|Charles P. Pierce|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST Francis is, of course, the recipient of a dizzying number of invitations. Obama Goes to Rome Hoping to Tap Some of Pope Francis’ Popularity|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The drug- and alcohol-fueled excesses build to a dizzying climax that leaves you reeling. The Movie ‘Filth’ Is Fun!|Nico Hines|October 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST As for Larry, a dizzying, throbbing emotion permeated his whole astonished being. Children of the Whirlwind|Leroy Scott Edith went to her room that night with a mind whirling in dizzying circles, whose motion she could not check. Wayside Courtships|Hamlin Garland He stood motionless, amid the dizzying memories of her glance, her gestures, the softness of her body. The Roll-Call|Arnold Bennett The image of the rocks and the mine swung with a dizzying sweep as De Boer turned about. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930|Various Others were below, reached from the road by means of ladders, that trembled and swayed over the dizzying waterfall. King--of the Khyber Rifles|Talbot Mundy
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