Gyrated: meaning, definitions and examples
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gyrated
[ dʒaɪˈreɪtɪd ]
movement, rotation
The term 'gyrated' refers to the action of spinning or rotating rapidly around an axis. It can be used in both a literal sense, such as when describing the movement of an object, or in a figurative sense, such as describing someone's thoughts or emotions that seem to be whirling around chaotically. Gyration can indicate a fast and lively motion, often implying a sense of energy and dynamism. The word is often used in contexts involving physics or dance, where circular motion is a predominant theme.
Synonyms
revolved, rotated, spun, twirled, whirled.
Examples of usage
- The dancer gyrated to the beat of the music.
- The tornado gyrated violently across the landscape.
- The children gyrated with excitement as the music played.
- The planet gyrated in its orbit around the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "gyrated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gyrado
🇮🇳 घुमाया हुआ
🇩🇪 gedreht
🇮🇩 berputar
🇺🇦 обернений
🇵🇱 obrócony
🇯🇵 回転した
🇫🇷 gyré
🇪🇸 girado
🇹🇷 dönmüş
🇰🇷 회전한
🇸🇦 دوران
🇨🇿 otočený
🇸🇰 otočený
🇨🇳 旋转的
🇸🇮 zavrtel
🇮🇸 snúinn
🇰🇿 айналаған
🇬🇪 ბრუნვადი
🇦🇿 dönən
🇲🇽 girado
Etymology
The word 'gyrated' is derived from the Latin root 'gyratus', which is the past participle of 'gyrare', meaning 'to turn or whirl'. It entered the English language around the late 16th century, retaining much of the original meaning associated with circular motion. The concept of 'gyration' relates closely to ideas of movement and dynamism in various contexts, making it applicable in both scientific discussions, such as in physics where it describes the motion of particles, and in everyday language, where it can refer to dance and lively activities. Over centuries, its use has expanded, and it is now commonly used across different fields, including music, dance, and natural phenomena, to describe rapid rotational movements.