What is another word for Whirled?

Pronunciation: [wˈɜːld] (IPA)

"Whirled" is a verb that describes fast and continuous circular motion. Some synonyms for "whirled" are spun, rotated, turned, whizzed, twirled, swiveled and gyrated. Each of these words conveys a sense of movement that is fast and irregular. "Spun" suggests circular motion that can be fast or slow. "Rotated" implies steady and slow movement around a fixed point. "Turned" gives a sense of the object moving in a particular direction in a circular fashion. "Whizzed" is another synonym that suggests speed as well as a whistling sound. "Twirled" is also associated with circular movements, but in a more playful and light-hearted manner. "Swiveled" and "gyrated" both suggest that the object is turning around an axis.

What are the hypernyms for Whirled?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Whirled

He Whirled the body in the air and flung it with great force against a neighboring tree.
"Leo the Circus Boy"
Ralph Bonehill
Marjorie Whirled about in amazement.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
He Whirled savagely toward her.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

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