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Meaning of vertiginous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vertiginous

Pronunciation:/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards.

  2. (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing a feeling of giddiness, vertigo, dizziness or of whirling.

  3. Pertaining to vertigo (in all its meanings).

  4. Revolving; rotating; rotatory.