VERTIGINOUS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

vertiginous

adjective

(ˌ)vər-ˈti-jə-nəs

Definition of vertiginous

as in giddy

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down a 3-D effect that is likely to leave some audience members feeling vertiginous

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Recent Examples of vertiginous On my right was a gorge, a vertiginous thousand‑meter drop to the Shilla River, an important tributary of the Spiti. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 The effect led to the design of the house's vertiginous staircase. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, the flick was a huge hit, thanks to Tobey Maguire's excellent performance, Raimi's genius for vertiginous action, and Willem Dafoe's meme-spawning performance as Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vertiginous

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However, between a two-game injury absence for Gaines and Riley taking it to another gear, the 5-foot-10 running back is now giving Bronco fans giddy memories of 2024 Ashton Jeanty.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
This story of an artificial intelligence in extreme existential crisis is primarily constructed for MCU superfans, the kind who get giddy over Easter eggs and can recite reams of backstory minutiae off the top of their domes.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of giddy

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To that end, there are questions about whether Mayich and his teammates had access to sufficient water and the degree of attention ASU paid to his initial symptoms, including feeling dizzy.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Back in June, Richie cut a performance short after speaking on stage about feeling dizzy, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported at the time.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of dizzy

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