swirlier; swirliest
1
Scotland : knotted, twisted
2
: that swirls : swirling
the swirly water of the rapids

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There are oranges and a pear and a lemon and a basketball and a baguette placed against a swirly backdrop. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 3 May 2025 By then, De La were practically veterans; the album arrived 15 years after 3 Feet High and Rising, their swirly, trippy and hilariously clever debut. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025 The swirly creme is sandwiched between chocolate and vanilla wafers. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The look is seventies louche, with velvet banquettes and swirly carpeting, the drink menu eccentric. The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for swirly

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of swirly was in 1785

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“Swirly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swirly. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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