adj
swirly
SWURR-lee
Swirly (adj) means having a pattern of swirls or curves. Example: “The wallpaper had a swirly, retro design.”
adj
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Having a pattern of swirls or curves.
"The wallpaper had a swirly, retro design."
How to use swirly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in or shaped like swirls.
When to use it
Informal and mostly used in casual, descriptive speech.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- swirlier
- Superlative
- swirliest
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The wallpaper had a _____, retro design.
Etymology
From swirl plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Rhymes for swirly
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What does “swirly” mean?
The word “swirly” means having a pattern of swirls or curves. In plain terms, covered in or shaped like swirls.
How do you pronounce “swirly”?
“Swirly” is pronounced SWURR-lee (/ˈswɜɹ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “swirly” in a sentence?
Here is “swirly” used in a sentence: “The wallpaper had a swirly, retro design.”
What part of speech is “swirly”?
“Swirly” is an adjective.
