What does vertiginous mean?
Vertiginous means Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards..
Vertiginous
/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards..
Definitions by Sense
- Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards.
- Pertaining to vertigo (in all its meanings).
- Revolving; rotating; rotatory.
Example Sentences
GPT-4 didn’t give me an existential crisis. But it exacerbated the dizzy and vertiginous feeling I’ve been getting whenever I think about A.I. lately.
Synonyms for vertiginous
Antonyms for vertiginous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more vertiginous
- most vertiginous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vertiginous?
Common synonyms include giddy, sick, ill, woozy.
What is the opposite of vertiginous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vertiginous in a sentence?
GPT-4 didn’t give me an existential crisis. But it exacerbated the dizzy and vertiginous feeling I’ve been getting whenever I think about A.I. lately.
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