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altitudinous

altitudinous

9.9
Very high, like mountain peaks or tall cliffs
  • adjective
  • /ˌæl.tɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəs/
translation icon : altitudinosa
  • The altitudinous peaks of the Himalayas are often shrouded in clouds.

Examples

  • The hikers marveled at the altitudinous cliffs that surrounded the valley.

  • The altitudinous mountains were breathtaking.

  • Her altitudinous ambitions led her to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.

  • Why are those peaks so altitudinous?

  • The altitudinous peaks of the Himalayas are often shrouded in clouds.

  • The hikers marveled at the altitudinous cliffs that surrounded the valley.

  • The altitudinous mountains were breathtaking.

Synonyms

tall
vsaltitudinous
∞ 1.0

Higher than most people or things of the same kind

refers to extreme height rather than merely above average
lofty
vsaltitudinous
8 5.6

Very tall, like a tree or mountain, standing high above other things

is similar but stresses very great height itself
towering
vsaltitudinous
4.0

Very tall and impressive, rising high above other things

is about great height in general not only dominance
soaring
vsaltitudinous
3.9

Very high and standing above nearby buildings or land

means great height rather than upward movement

Antonyms

low
∞ 1.0

Near the ground in height

How High

altitudinous
9.9
lofty
8 5.6
high
52 1.0
elevated
1 3.9

Surface Forms

altitudinous positive

Morphology

altitudinous = altitude (semi-transparent) = altitude + ous

Meaning is clearly related to 'altitude' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous', but the form uses a linking element (altitudin-) that may obscure the connection for some learners.

Etymology

Altitudinous comes from the Latin root altus meaning 'high' and the familiar word altitude, which means 'height'. So altitudinous describes something very high or lofty, like mountain peaks or big ambitions.