twirled

[twɜːld]

twirled Definition

• 1. to spin or cause to spin around rapidly
• 2. to twist or wind around something

Using twirled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twirled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She twirled around in her new dress.

• Example

  He twirled his pen between his fingers.

• Example

  The dancer twirled gracefully across the stage.

twirled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twirled

• spin
• rotate
• whirl
• turn
• revolve

Phrases with twirled

• twirl one's thumbs

  to pass time idly by rotating one's thumbs around each other

  Example

  I had to twirl my thumbs for an hour while waiting for my appointment.

• twirl around one's finger

  to have complete control or influence over someone

  Example

  He thinks he can twirl me around his finger, but I won't let him.

• twirl a mustache

  to stroke or play with one's mustache in a showy or affected manner

  Example

  The villain twirled his mustache as he plotted his evil scheme.

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Summary: twirled in Brief

The verb 'twirled' [twɜːld] means to spin or twist something around rapidly. It can be used to describe physical movements like dancing or fidgeting, as in 'She twirled around in her new dress.' 'Twirled' also appears in idioms like 'twirl one's thumbs,' which means to pass time idly, and 'twirl around one's finger,' which means to have complete control over someone.