adj

swirly

SWURR-lee

Swirly (adj) means having a pattern of swirls or curves. Example: “The wallpaper had a swirly, retro design.”

adj

Having a pattern of swirls or curves.

"The wallpaper had a swirly, retro design."

How to use swirly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovered in or shaped like swirls.

When to use it

Informal and mostly used in casual, descriptive speech.

swirlier comparative, swirliest superlative

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The wallpaper had a _____, retro design.

From swirl plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

girly fairly unfairly

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.