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vertiginous
adjective /vɜːˈtɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/
/vɚ-/ formalDefinition
› causing or experiencing the feeling that everything is spinning around: The two skyscrapers were connected by a vertiginous walkway.Headaches and dizziness
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Synonyms and related words:
- dizzy adjective (FEELING)
- dizzying adjective (FEELING)
- giddy adjective
- glue ear noun
- hangover noun (ILLNESS)
- headache noun (PAIN)
- headachy adjective
- hungover adjective
- light-headed adjective
- migraine noun
- muzzy adjective
- reel verb
- sick headache noun
- spin verb (TURN)
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