Swirled Meaning in English
word · lemma: swirl
Definition
Moved in a circular, twisting, or spiraling motion. Often describes how something like liquid, smoke, or wind moves in curves instead of straight lines.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for liquids ("milk swirled in coffee"), smoke, wind, or visual patterns. Most often in passive contexts. Can suggest graceful or chaotic movement. Don't confuse with 'twirled' (used more for objects like ribbons or hair).
Example Sentences
The clouds swirled in the sky before the storm.
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She watched as the paint slowly swirled together on the canvas.
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The leaves swirled around my feet in the autumn wind.
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A thin mist swirled above the lake at sunrise.
natural
He swirled his coffee and took a sip, lost in thought.
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Rumors swirled about the new restaurant opening downtown.
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