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5+ Synonyms for Vertiginous & Similar Words

Definition of vertiginous

adjective
  1. having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; "had a dizzy spell"; "a dizzy pinnacle"; "had a headache and felt giddy"; "a giddy precipice"; "feeling woozy from the blow on his head"; "a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff"

5 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for vertiginous?
Synonyms for vertiginous include: dizzy, giddy, ill, sick, woozy.
How many synonyms does vertiginous have?
Vertiginous has 5 synonyms.

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