Definition of VERTIGINOUS

vertiginous

Adjective Satellite

  • having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
    • "a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff"

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French vertigineux, from Latin vertīginōsus.

Synonyms

dizzy, giddy, woozy

Scrabble Score: 15

vertiginous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vertiginous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vertiginous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

vertiginous: valid Words With Friends Word