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swirling

 

[ ˈswɜːr.lɪŋ ]

Verb / Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

weather

Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern.

Synonyms

spin, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

  • The leaves were swirling in the wind.
  • The snowflakes were swirling gently to the ground.
Context #2 | Adjective

water

Moving round and round quickly.

Synonyms

spinning, twisting, whirling

Examples of usage

  • The swirling waters of the river created a mesmerizing effect.
  • The swirling currents made swimming difficult.
Context #3 | Noun

art

A twisting or spiraling shape or pattern.

Synonyms

spiral, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

  • The painting featured intricate swirls of color.
  • She added swirls of frosting to the cake.

Translations

Translations of the word "swirling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redemoinho

🇮🇳 घूमता हुआ

🇩🇪 wirbelnd

🇮🇩 berputar

🇺🇦 закручування

🇵🇱 wirujący

🇯🇵 渦巻く

🇫🇷 tourbillonnant

🇪🇸 remolino

🇹🇷 dönen

🇰🇷 소용돌이치는

🇸🇦 دوامة

🇨🇿 vířící

🇸🇰 víriaci

🇨🇳 旋转

🇸🇮 vrtinčenje

🇮🇸 snúningur

🇰🇿 айналған

🇬🇪 მბრუნავი

🇦🇿 fırlanan

🇲🇽 remolino

Etymology

The word 'swirling' is derived from the verb 'swirl', which originated in the early 16th century. It is believed to have come from the Middle English word 'swyrlen', which means to whirl around. The concept of swirling has been observed in nature, such as swirling winds, waters, and patterns. Over time, the word has evolved to represent various movements and patterns that involve twisting or spiraling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,697, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.