What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vermiculating
Example
The river flowed through the valley, vermiculating as it went. [vermiculating: verb]
Example
The dancer's body moved with vermiculating grace, like a serpent. [vermiculating: present participle]
wriggling
Example
The child was wriggling in his seat, unable to sit still. [wriggling: present participle]
Example
The snake wriggled out of its skin, leaving it behind. [wriggled: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wriggling is more commonly used than vermiculating in everyday language. Wriggling is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while vermiculating is less common and has a more specific usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vermiculating and wriggling?
Both vermiculating and wriggling are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
