adj
swirly
SWURR-lee
adj
1
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.
Word Forms
swirlier comparative, swirliest superlative
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Etymology
From swirl plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.