What is another word for in a whirl?

Pronunciation: [ɪn ɐ wˈɜːl] (IPA)

When we say "in a whirl," we mean that we are feeling disoriented, confused, or dizzy. There are a number of synonyms we can use to convey this feeling, depending on the context and the intensity of the experience. Some good options include "spinning," "reeling," "dizzy," "whirling," "unsteady," "bewildered," "discombobulated," "thrown off balance," "confused," or "flustered." Each of these words captures a slightly different aspect of the feeling of being in a whirl, and can be useful for describing different situations or emotional states. Whether you're feeling disoriented from a dizzying day at work or bewildered by a sudden turn of events in your personal life, there's a word to express the intensity of your experience.

What are the hypernyms for In a whirl?

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

Famous quotes with In a whirl

  • Tarzan sat in a brown study for a long time after he finished reading the letter. It was filled with so many new and wonderful things that his brain was in a whirl as he attempted to digest them all. So they did not know that he was Tarzan of the Apes. He would tell them. In his tree he had constructed a rude shelter of leaves and boughs, beneath which, protected from the rain, he had placed the few treasures brought from the cabin. Among these were some pencils. He took one, and beneath Jane Porter's signature he wrote: I am Tarzan of the Apes
    Edgar Rice Burroughs

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