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VERTIGINOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Vertiginous.

Vertiginous - as an adjective satellite

Having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

Example: "Had a dizzy spell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dizzygiddywoozy

Vertiginous - as an adjective

Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards.

(pharmaceutical effect) inducing a feeling of giddiness, vertigo, dizziness or of whirling.

Pertaining to vertigo (in all its meanings).

Revolving; rotating; rotatory.

Example Sentences

"The hiker stood at the edge of the vertiginous cliff."
"She felt a wave of vertiginous dizziness as the elevator descended rapidly."
"The roller coaster had a vertiginous drop that made riders scream."
"He had to clutch onto the railing to steady himself on the vertiginous staircase."
"Looking down from the top floor of the skyscraper was a vertiginous experience."
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Word Game Points

Is VERTIGINOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vertiginous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VERTIGINOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is VERTIGINOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vertiginous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VERTIGINOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is VERTIGINOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vertiginous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VERTIGINOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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