whirled
wɜːrld
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Definition of whirled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementRareconfused or dizzy from rapid movementRare
  • She felt whirled after the spinning ride at the amusement park.
confused dizzy
2.
emotionRarefelt chaotic or rapidly changingRare
  • Her whirled thoughts made it hard to focus.
chaotic confused disordered
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Origin of whirled

Old English, hweorfan (to turn)

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instrument
wooden instrument making roaring sound when whirled

Examples of whirled in a sentence

  • The dancer's rapid spins left her feeling whirled.
  • His whirled emotions left him exhausted.
  • The whirled atmosphere of the party was overwhelming.

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  1. French:étourdi, chaotique, ...
  2. German:schwindelig, wirbelnd, ...
  3. Italian:confusa, confuso, ...
  4. Spanish:mareada, confuso, ...
  5. Portuguese:tonta, confuso, ...
  6. Chinese:头晕的, 纷乱的, ...
  7. Japanese:目が回る, 目まぐるしい, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدْوَخ, مُضْطَرِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסוּחְרָר, סוֹעֵר, ...
  10. Russian:головокружение, хаотичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запаморочений, хаотичний, ...
  12. Hindi:चक्कर, अराजक, ...
whirl
wɜːrl

Definition of whirl - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
motiontr./intr.move quickly in a circular motiontr./intr.
  • Leaves whirl in the wind during the storm..
rotate spin twirl
2.
cause rotationtr.cause to rotate rapidlytr.
  • She whirled the baton during her performance..
revolve spin twirl
3.
dizzinessintr.feel dizzy as if spinningintr.
  • After the ride, my head started to whirl.
revolve spin twirl

Noun

1.
motionrapid spinning movement
  • The dancer's graceful whirl captivated the audience..
spin twirl
2.
confusioncondition of confusion or giddiness
  • Her mind was in a whirl after the news.
confusion turmoil
3.
eventsrapid series of events or activities
  • The week was a whirl of meetings and deadlines.
flurry rush spree
4.
testbrief experiment or trial
  • He decided to give painting a whirl.
experiment trial
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Expressions with whirl

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try something to see how it goes
I'll give a whirl at painting this weekend.
try an activity to see if you like it
I gave yoga a whirl and decided to keep going.
try something to see if it works
I decided to give painting a whirl.
feeling confused or overwhelmed by events
After the news, she was in a whirl.
turn quickly to face a different direction
She heard a noise and whirled around.
situation with lots of fast busy actions
The office was a whirl of activity before the deadline.

Origin of whirl

Old English, hweorfan (to turn)

Examples of whirl in a sentence

  • The helicopter blades whirl rapidly as it takes off.
  • The dancer whirled the ribbon gracefully.
  • He whirled the toy helicopter with excitement.
  • The sudden news made her mind whirl.
  • His thoughts began to whirl with confusion.
  • The leaves were caught in a whirl of wind.

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  1. French:tourbillonner, tourbillon, ...
  2. German:wirbeln, Wirbel, ...
  3. Italian:girare, giravolta, ...
  4. Spanish:girar, remolino, ...
  5. Portuguese:rodopiar, rodopio, ...
  6. Chinese:旋转, 回旋, ...
  7. Japanese:回る, 回転, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَوَّم, دوران, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִסְתַּחְרֵר, סַחְרוּר, ...
  10. Russian:кружиться, вращение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кружляти, вихор, ...
  12. Hindi:तेज़ी से घूमना, घुमाव, ...

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