Roiling: meaning, definitions and examples
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roiling
[ หrษษชlษชล ]
movement, disturbance
Roiling refers to the act of stirring up a liquid to create turbulence or agitation. It can describe both physical agitation, such as in a body of water, or metaphorical agitation, such as in social or emotional contexts. When something is roiling, it often signifies chaos or unrest. This term can also convey a sense of brewing trouble or turmoil.
Synonyms
agitate, disturb, stir, turbulent.
Examples of usage
- The sea was roiling during the storm.
- His emotions were roiling after the argument.
- The crowd was roiling with anger.
- Her thoughts were roiling in confusion.
Translations
Translations of the word "roiling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agitado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฅเคฒ-เคชเฅเคฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช wogend
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะปัะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wrzฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใ
๐ซ๐ท agitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ revuelo
๐น๐ท dalgalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุทุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกลกnivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozruลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฟปๆป็
๐ธ๐ฎ viharno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณreiรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแจแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tulฤalanma
๐ฒ๐ฝ agitado
Etymology
The word 'roil' originates from the Middle English term 'roilen', which is believed to have evolved from the Old French 'ruiller' or 'rouiller', both meaning 'to stir up' or 'to make muddy'. The root of these terms is connected to the Old Norse word 'rua', meaning 'to make rough'. Over the centuries, 'roil' has developed into a more general term that encompasses not just the physical act of agitation in liquids but also metaphorical uses referring to emotional and social unrest. Its usage can be traced back to at least the 14th century, demonstrating a long-standing significance in describing disturbance or turmoil.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,709 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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