Synonyms of swirling

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adjective

as in spiraling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spiraling
• circling
• spiral
• looping
• coiled
• spiralling
• coiling
• zigzag
• twisting
• indirect
• twisted
• corkscrew
• zigzagging
• winding
• serpentine
• curved
• sinuous
• curving
• tortuous
• roundabout
• bending
• circuitous
• curled
• curling
• wandering
• curvy
• crooked
• jagged
• windy
• devious
• rambling
• crazy
• meandering
• uneven
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• direct
• linear
• straightaway

swirling

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verb

present participle of swirl

1

as in stirring

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

kept swirling her lemonade until the ice had melted and it was completely watered down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stirring
• churning
• washing
• whirling
• shaking
• agitating
• whisking
• whipping
• reeling
• beating
• paddling
• wheeling

2

as in rotating

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

swirled her skirts as she danced the tango

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• twirling
• twisting
• swinging
• turning
• spinning
• whirling
• revolving
• rolling
• swiveling
• pivoting
• swivelling
• wheeling
• winding
• screwing
• coiling
• reeling
• circulating
• cranking
• unscrewing
• twiddling