Synonyms of vertiginous

vertiginous

adjective

(ˌ)vər-ˈti-jə-nəs 

as in giddy

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down

a 3-D effect that is likely to leave some audience members feeling vertiginous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• giddy
• dizzy
• whirling
• woozy
• reeling
• swimmy
• weak
• dazed
• faint
• light-headed
• aswoon
• confused
• groggy
• befuddled
• addled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• steady
• stable
• clearheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vertiginous

On my right was a gorge, a vertiginous thousand‑meter drop to the Shilla River, an important tributary of the Spiti. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

The effect led to the design of the house's vertiginous staircase. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Thankfully, the flick was a huge hit, thanks to Tobey Maguire's excellent performance, Raimi's genius for vertiginous action, and Willem Dafoe's meme-spawning performance as Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

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