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vertiginous

The word “vertiginous” has 4 syllables: ver-ti-gi-nous

It's pronounced as /vɜːrˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/

What is synonym and antonym for vertiginous?

In the thesaurus, “vertiginous” has 20 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vertiginous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vertiginous

Antonyms for vertiginous

Meanings of vertiginous

  • adjective
    1. Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards.
    2. (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing a feeling of giddiness, vertigo, dizziness or of whirling.
    3. Pertaining to vertigo (in all its meanings).
    4. Revolving; rotating; rotatory.

Example Sentences

  • They climbed the vertiginous stairs to reach the top of the tower.
  • The view from the cliff was so vertiginous that it made her dizzy.
  • The mountain road had a vertiginous drop on one side.
  • He suffered from a vertiginous sensation when looking down from the balcony.
  • The hikers paused at the vertiginous edge to catch their breath.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vertiginous, such as: addled, aswoon, befuddled, clearheaded, confused, dazed, dizzy.

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