dizzy
/ˈdɪzi/
adjectiveverb
Common
1.adj.having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
“had a dizzy spell”
2.adj.lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
“a dizzy blonde”
3.v.make dizzy or giddy
“a dizzying pace”
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dizzy and silly share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. dizzy means “having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling”. silly means “ludicrous, foolish”. silly is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈdɪzi/
1.adj.having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
“had a dizzy spell”
2.adj.lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
“a dizzy blonde”
3.v.make dizzy or giddy
“a dizzying pace”
/ˈsɪli/
1.adj.ludicrous, foolish
“wore a goofy hat”
2.adj.lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
“a dizzy blonde”
3.adj.inspiring scornful pity
“how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years”
| dizzy | silly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪzi/ | /ˈsɪli/ |
| Said | DIZ-ee | SIL-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Letters | 5 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | adjective, verb | adjective, noun |
| Senses | 3 | 5 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | giddy, woozy, vertiginous | goofy, wacky, whacky |
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