altitudinous

adjective

Definition of altitudinousnext
as in tall
extending to a great distance upward the brochure described the seaside hotel as "an imposing edifice graced by old world charm, situated atop an altitudinous promontory with panoramic views"

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  1. tall
  2. high
Adjective
  • Preservationists, meanwhile, worried about the impact of taller new development on Washington Avenue’s historic scale, typically running to one or two stories in most places.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The Coming 2 America actress has joked in her stand-up that her height has affected her dating life, noting that she often gets contacted by guys who are 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of tall
Adjective
  • The Big Bend Sector has not experienced the high number of border crossings seen in recent years in other areas farther south along the Rio Grande or in Arizona or California, owing to the remote and challenging terrain on both sides of the border.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The global luxury resale and collateral market has expanded rapidly as younger high-net-worth individuals and fashion collectors treat assets like investments.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of high
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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