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Vertigo

Definition

(formal) A feeling of dizziness or disorientation, especially caused by being in a high place or by a medical condition, which can make someone feel as if they or their surroundings are spinning around.

Example Sentences

1After standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she experienced a severe case of vertigo and had to sit down immediately.
2Does the fear of heights often trigger episodes of vertigo in people who are normally not anxious?
3The doctor explained that the patient's vertigo was caused by an inner ear infection and prescribed medication to alleviate the symptoms.
4To avoid vertigo, it's essential to maintain a steady gaze on the horizon when working at heights or looking down from a great height.
5The artist's use of swirling patterns and vibrant colors in her paintings was intended to evoke a sense of vertigo in the viewer, drawing them into the artwork's dynamic energy.

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