Dizziness

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪz.ɪ.nəs/

Definitions of dizziness

noun a state of lightheadedness or vertigo that may be caused by various factors such as illness or spinning sensations

Example Sentences

A1 She felt dizziness after spinning around in circles.

A2 The medication made him experience dizziness as a side effect.

B1 The hiker had to stop and rest due to dizziness from the high altitude.

B2 The pilot's dizziness caused him to lose control of the aircraft.

C1 The athlete's dizziness was a result of dehydration and exhaustion.

C2 The doctor diagnosed her dizziness as a vestibular disorder requiring further testing.

Examples of dizziness in a Sentence

formal The patient reported feeling dizziness and lightheadedness after standing up quickly.

informal I had to sit down for a moment because the dizziness hit me out of nowhere.

slang I felt so dizzy, I thought I was going to pass out.

figurative The sudden success of the project left me feeling a bit dizzy with excitement.

Grammatical Forms of dizziness

past tense

dizzied

plural

dizzinesses

comparative

more dizzy

superlative

most dizzy

present tense

dizzies

future tense

will dizzy

perfect tense

have dizzied

continuous tense

is dizzying

singular

dizziness

positive degree

dizzy

infinitive

to dizzy

gerund

dizzying

participle

dizzied

Origin and Evolution of dizziness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dizziness' originated from the Middle English word 'dizines', which was derived from the Old English word 'dysig', meaning foolish or stupid.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dizziness' shifted from foolishness to the sensation of lightheadedness or vertigo.