adj
swirling
Swirling (adj) means moving in a twisting, circular pattern. Example: “Swirling smoke rose from the chimney.”
adj
1
Moving in a twisting, circular pattern.
"Swirling smoke rose from the chimney."
noun
1
A pattern or motion of continuous twisting and turning.
"The swirling of the fog made the road hard to see."
How to use swirling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something moving or shaped in continuous twists and circles.
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Word forms
- Plural
- swirlings
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Rhymes for swirling
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What does “swirling” mean?
The word “swirling” means moving in a twisting, circular pattern. In plain terms, describes something moving or shaped in continuous twists and circles.
How do you use “swirling” in a sentence?
Here is “swirling” used in a sentence: “Swirling smoke rose from the chimney.”
What part of speech is “swirling”?
Depending on how it is used, “swirling” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “swirling” have?
“Swirling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving in a twisting, circular pattern.
