swirly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of swirly
Example Sentences
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Its use of a claustrophobic frame, swirly bokeh and color bias celluloid deepen a mother’s downward spiral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Imagine pouring paint on a spinning canvas - it makes swirly patterns.
From Space Scoop ● Oct. 24, 2025
This pubescent Vance has been adorned with a rainbow propeller hat and a swirly lollipop, morphed into a patriotic Minion from Despicable Me, and rendered as lisping Hans Landa, the Nazi villain from Inglourious Basterds.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2025
As their movements painted swirly, mesmerizing patterns against a gray March canvas, I wondered who was leading the pack, and how they knew where to go.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
Between Grandma’s hair and the TV lights, I’d be seeing flashing swirly dots in front of my eyes for years.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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