Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vertiginoso

Adjective
/ˌvɜːr.tɪˈdʒɪn.oʊ.zoʊ/
Definition
Causing a feeling of dizziness or vertigo; dizzying.
Examples
  • As he stood at the edge of the cliff, the view became vertiginoso, making him feel unsteady.
  • The vertiginoso rise of the roller coaster thrilled everyone in the park.
Meaning
The term ‘vertiginoso’ describes something that induces a sensation of spinning or whirling, often making the environment feel unstable or disorienting.
Synonyms
  • dizzying
  • staggering
  • whirling