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
The carpet was a mix of swirly beige patterns, and there were fluorescent lights lining the 20-foot drop ceiling.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2022
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
Written on top, in Grammy’s swirly handwriting, is My Mellie.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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