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vertiginous

adjective

/vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

Meaning

Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.

The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.

dizzying, steep, giddy, dizzy, lofty

level, flat

vertiginous height, vertiginous cliffs, vertiginous speed, vertiginous rise

made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

similar in appearance or nature; in the same way

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

having a great deal of money; wealthy