Swirled: meaning, definitions and examples

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swirled

 

[ swɜrld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement pattern

Swirled is the past tense of swirl, which refers to moving in a circular or spiral motion. It often describes something that mixes or moves in a twisting or spiraling manner, such as air, liquid, or even thoughts.

Synonyms

coiled, eddied, spiraled, twisted.

Examples of usage

  • The smoke swirled around the room.
  • She swirled the paint on the canvas.
  • The leaves swirled in the wind.
  • The dessert sauce was swirled on the plate.

Translations

Translations of the word "swirled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gira

🇮🇳 घुमाया हुआ

🇩🇪 wirbelte

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 закручений

🇵🇱 wirujący

🇯🇵 渦巻いた

🇫🇷 tourbillonné

🇪🇸 remolino

🇹🇷 dönmüş

🇰🇷 소용돌이친

🇸🇦 مُلتف

🇨🇿 vířený

🇸🇰 vírený

🇨🇳 旋转的

🇸🇮 vijugast

🇮🇸 snúinn

🇰🇿 аралданған

🇬🇪 ქვეშა

🇦🇿 dönmüş

🇲🇽 remolino

Etymology

The word 'swirl' originates from the Old Norse word 'svirl' meaning 'to twist' or 'to rotate'. The term has evolved through the Middle English period, where the spelling and pronunciation were influenced by Germanic languages. By the late 14th century, 'swirl' began to take on more fluid meanings associated with motion and mixing. The suffix '-ed' is a common English morphological addition for the past tense, forming 'swirled' to depict a completed action of swirling. This word has maintained its essence throughout history, often used in literature and descriptions of nature, art, and human emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,016, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.