whirling

Thân thiện

The leaves are whirling in the autumn breeze.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of rotating in a circle or spiral: A rapid, continuous circular or spiral motion.

Usage

The noun "whirling" describes the action or motion of something spinning or turning around rapidly and continuously. It often implies a sense of speed, energy, or lack of control.

Examples

• The of the dancer's skirt was mesmerizing.
• We watched the of the leaves caught in the wind.
• The machine's operation involved the rapid of several blades.

Advanced Usage

• "a whirling dervish": This phrase refers to a member of a Sufi Muslim religious order known for a ritual dance that involves spinning in place as a form of active meditation. It is often used metaphorically to describe a person who is a whirlwind of activity or energy.
  • After her third coffee, she moved through the office like a whirling dervish.

Variants and Related Words

• Whirl (verb): To spin or turn around rapidly.
  • The blades began to whirl.
• Whirl (noun): A rapid spin or series of movements.
  • The social event was a whirl of activity.
• Whirly (adjective, informal): Characterized by whirling.
• Whirlwind (noun): 1. A rapidly rotating column of air. 2. A situation or process characterized by overwhelming activity or rapid change.
  • Their romance was a whirlwind.

Synonyms

• Spinning
• Twirling
• Swirling
• Rotation
• Gyration

Antonyms

• Stillness
• Stability
• Immobility

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gyration