woozy
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for woozy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling dizzy, queasy, or unsteady on your feet.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
vertiginous
giddy
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Feeling dizzy, queasy, or unsteady on your feet.
“She felt woozy after standing up too fast.”
2. adj
Light-headed or unsteady from alcohol or drugs.
“Two glasses of wine and he was already woozy.”
Opposites
How to use woozy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
feel woozy
a bit woozy
woozy and disoriented
Etymology
From an older word "wosy," describing something muddy or slimy — the feeling of being woozy is a bit like your head turning to mud. It was likely also nudged along by "boozy."
Full origin of woozy →Frequently asked questions
What does “woozy” mean?
The word “woozy” means feeling dizzy, queasy, or unsteady on your feet. In plain terms, dizzy and a little unsteady, whether from illness, exhaustion, or drink.
How do you pronounce “woozy”?
“Woozy” is pronounced WOO-zee (/ˈwuːzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “woozy” in a sentence?
Here is “woozy” used in a sentence: “She felt woozy after standing up too fast.”
What is another word for “woozy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “woozy” include stoned.
What part of speech is “woozy”?
“Woozy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “woozy” have?
“Woozy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling dizzy, queasy, or unsteady on your feet.
