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

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

The following season, Newcastle came third in the Premier League and Andy Cole scored 41 goals, a miraculous rise by the standards of most clubs and vertiginous for Newcastle. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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