Meaning of the word vertiginous in English

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vertiginous

US /vɝːˈtɪdʒ.ə.nəs/

UK /vɜːˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/

causing vertigo, especially by being extremely high or steep

Example:

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The skyscraper offered a vertiginous view of the city below.

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She felt a vertiginous sensation looking down from the cliff.

Synonym:

dizzying giddy spinning reeling swimming

suffering from vertigo or dizziness

Example:

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After the roller coaster, he felt quite vertiginous.

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The old man became vertiginous when he stood up too quickly.

Synonym:

dizzy giddy unsteady lightheaded