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swirly

American  
[swur-lee] / ˈswɜr li /

adjective

swirlier, swirliest
  1. swirling, whirling, or twisted.


Etymology

Origin of swirly

First recorded in 1775–85; swirl + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Our daily meals were once again taken at Mrs. Wigginbottom’s crowded table, the memories of the Mississippi hotel’s swirly menu and sinfully good food fading like steam from a teakettle.

From Literature

It was a deep crimson with gold trim, and a swirly gold inlay framed the image.

From Literature

By the 1970s, even the Queen was wearing looser-fitting evening gowns with drapey arms and "swirly whirly" patterns.

From BBC

Its use of a claustrophobic frame, swirly bokeh and color bias celluloid deepen a mother’s downward spiral.

From Los Angeles Times

Imagine pouring paint on a spinning canvas - it makes swirly patterns.

From Space Scoop