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Vertiginous

Definition

(literary/formal) Causing a feeling of dizziness or disorientation, often due to great height, speed, or complexity; overwhelming or bewildering in its complexity or intensity. Typically used to describe physical or mental experiences that evoke a sense of vertigo or loss of balance.

Example Sentences

1The vertiginous drop from the cliff's edge made it difficult for her to approach the edge without feeling a wave of fear.
2The philosopher's argument was so vertiginous in its complexity that many in the audience struggled to follow his reasoning.
3As she stood at the top of the skyscraper, the vertiginous view of the city below left her breathless and disoriented.
4The plot twists in the novel were so vertiginous that I found myself re-reading chapters to keep track of the characters' motivations.
5The artist's use of multiple perspectives and distorted proportions created a vertiginous effect, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the painting.

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