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vertiginous

adjective

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

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Word length
11
Starts with
V
Ends with
S
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/

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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.

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