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vertiginous.

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

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/
  1. Having an aspect of great depth, drawing the eye to look downwards.

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

  3. Pertaining to vertigo (in all its meanings). Inducing a feeling of giddiness, vertigo, dizziness or of whirling.

  4. Revolving; rotating; rotatory.

Where this word comes from

From Middle French vertigineux, from Latin vertīginōsus.

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