ALTITUDINOUS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

altitudinous

adjective

Definition of altitudinous

as in tall

extending to a great distance upward the brochure described the seaside hotel as "an imposing edifice graced by old world charm, situated atop an altitudinous promontory with panoramic views"

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The Empire State Building, now the sixth-tallest building in the United States and the fourth-tallest in New York City, remains iconic in movies, art, and architecture.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
At 14,163 feet, Mount Shasta is the fifth-tallest peak in the Golden State, and the eponymous town just nine miles away makes for a great mountain escape.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

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Millions of Americans paying higher Affordable Care Act insurance bills in 2026 will once again face double-digit rate hikes next year, marking another cost increase for health insurance that has become prohibitively expensive for some.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The effective closure of the waterway after the outbreak of the war saw oil prices surge, fueling concerns about an energy shock that could feed into higher inflation across the globe.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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