Pronunciation: /vərˈtɪɡo/
noun a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, caused by looking down from a great height or by disease affecting the inner ear.
A1 She felt vertigo when she looked down from the high balcony.
A2 The spinning amusement park ride gave him a sense of vertigo.
B1 The hiker experienced vertigo as she climbed higher up the mountain.
B2 The pilot had to overcome his vertigo to safely land the plane in bad weather.
C1 The dancer's performance was so mesmerizing that it left the audience feeling a sense of vertigo.
C2 The artist's abstract painting evoked a feeling of vertigo in those who viewed it.
verb not applicable
A1 She felt a bit dizzy and vertigo after spinning around in circles.
A2 The tall building made him vertigo as he looked up at it.
B1 The roller coaster ride caused her to experience vertigo for the first time.
B2 The medication he was taking warned of possible side effects, including vertigo.
C1 The pilot had to make an emergency landing due to severe vertigo affecting his ability to fly.
C2 The extreme heights of the mountain trail caused her to vertigo and lose her balance.
adjective not applicable
A1 She felt vertigo when looking down from the tall building.
A2 The spinning amusement park ride gave me vertigo.
B1 The hiker experienced vertigo while climbing the steep mountain.
B2 The pilot had to make an emergency landing due to vertigo affecting his ability to fly.
C1 The artist's abstract painting evoked a sense of vertigo in the viewers.
C2 The virtual reality simulation was so realistic that it induced vertigo in some users.
adverb not applicable
A1 She spun around in circles, feeling vertigo.
A2 After riding the roller coaster, he experienced vertigo for the first time.
B1 The tall building made her feel vertigo as she looked down from the top.
B2 The pilot had to make an emergency landing due to vertigo affecting his ability to fly.
C1 Despite his vertigo, he managed to climb to the summit of the mountain.
C2 The astronaut experienced severe vertigo upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness.
A2 I experienced vertigo when I looked down from the tall building.
B1 She suffers from vertigo and has to be careful when climbing stairs.
B2 The doctor diagnosed him with vertigo after he complained of feeling off balance.
C1 Despite his vertigo, he managed to climb the mountain and reach the summit.
C2 The vertigo she felt while standing on the edge of the cliff was overwhelming.
preposition not applicable
A1 I felt vertigo when looking down from the tall building.
A2 She experienced vertigo while riding the roller coaster.
B1 The hiker suffered from vertigo as she climbed higher up the mountain.
B2 The pilot had to overcome vertigo during the turbulent flight.
C1 The acrobat performed daring stunts on the tightrope without succumbing to vertigo.
C2 Despite his fear of heights, he managed to conquer his vertigo and climb to the summit of the mountain.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I felt vertigo when I looked down from the tall building.
A2 She experienced vertigo while riding the roller coaster.
B1 The medication can cause dizziness and vertigo as side effects.
B2 Despite feeling vertigo, he managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
C1 The sudden onset of vertigo made her lose her balance and stumble.
C2 His fear of heights combined with the vertigo made it difficult for him to enjoy the view.
interjection not applicable
A1 Vertigo! Be careful on the stairs.
A2 Vertigo! The view from the top of the tower is amazing.
B1 Vertigo! I felt dizzy when looking down from the cliff.
B2 Vertigo! The roller coaster ride gave me a rush of adrenaline.
C1 Vertigo! The sensation of spinning made me feel disoriented.
C2 Vertigo! The helicopter ride over the city was exhilarating.
article not applicable
A1 I felt vertigo when I looked down from the tall building.
A2 She experienced vertigo while riding the roller coaster.
B1 The doctor diagnosed him with vertigo after he complained of dizziness and imbalance.
B2 The medication helped alleviate her vertigo symptoms.
C1 His fear of heights often triggers his vertigo attacks.
C2 The extreme vertigo caused her to lose consciousness.
formal The patient experienced a sudden onset of vertigo, leading to difficulty maintaining balance.
informal I hate roller coasters because they always give me vertigo.
slang That new VR game is so intense, it's like vertigo city!
figurative The dizzying heights of success can sometimes induce a feeling of vertigo.
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