swirl

[swɜːl]

swirl Definition

• 1. to move around or along with a whirling motion; eddy
• 2. to cause to whirl; twist
• 3. a twisting or whirling motion or pattern

Using swirl: Examples

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

• Example

  The leaves swirled in the wind.

• Example

  She swirled the drink with her straw.

• Example

  The dancers swirled around the ballroom.

swirl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for swirl

• whirl
• twirl
• spin
• rotate
• turn

Antonyms for swirl

• straighten
• untwist

Phrases with swirl

• swirl around

  to move or circulate around something in a swirling motion

  Example

  The snowflakes swirled around us as we walked through the blizzard.

• swirl with

  to be filled or mixed with something in a swirling motion

  Example

  The river swirled with debris after the storm.

• swirl of emotions

  a mix of different emotions that are felt strongly and at the same time

  Example

  She felt a swirl of emotions when she saw her old high school friend again.

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Summary: swirl in Brief

The term 'swirl' [swɜːl] refers to a whirling motion or pattern, either caused by something or moving on its own. It can be used both as a verb and a noun, as in 'The leaves swirled in the wind' and 'She gave her drink a swirl with the straw.' The phrase 'swirl around' describes movement in a circular motion, while 'swirl of emotions' refers to a mix of different emotions.