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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudinous
  1. tall
  2. high
Adjective
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, is Australia’s tallest hotel, housed in the top 17 floors of its 80-story building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • EngineAI lists the standard T800 at about 5 feet 8 inches tall and roughly 165 to 187 pounds, depending on the version.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of tall
Adjective
  • Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That is a level higher than on other subjects such as fertility, at 54 percent, and menopause, at 48 percent.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of high
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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