dizziness
noun/ˈdɪzinəs/
Frequency rank: #11,585 most common English word
Meaning
a sensation of spinning or losing one's balance; lightheadedness.
Example sentence
After standing up too quickly, she felt sudden dizziness and had to hold onto the wall.
Synonyms & related words
- lightheadedness
- vertigo
- faintness
- wooziness
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