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Vertiginous

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Physical SensationPlay
Used to describe real feelings of dizziness due to high or steep places. SlideThe bridge's vertiginous height made me feel lightheaded.
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Often relates to acrophobia, the fear of heights, in physical spaces. SlideShe felt vertiginous looking over the balcony on the top floor.
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Describes views that may overwhelm the viewer visually and spatially. SlideThe city's vertiginous skyscrapers are a sight to behold.