swirly
Going in circles
Swirly describes something characterized by swirling patterns or motion—curves that spiral or coil: swirly handwriting, a swirly design on the fabric.
The word has a casual, slightly playful quality.
A swirly is also slang for the prank of dunking someone's head in a toilet and flushing: The bullies gave him a swirly.
Rapid rotation around axis
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- pirouetteBallet turn on one foot
- gyrateMove in spirals
- rotateTurn about an axis
whirl · eddy · swivel · carousel · dervish · whirlpool · circulate · revolve
Curve winding around center
- curlicueDecorative spiral stroke
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
- mandalaCircular spiritual diagram
kaleidoscope · filigree · scrollwork · tessellation · tendril · flourish · ornamental · meander
Espresso with frothed milk
- foamBubble-filled substance
- creamySmooth and rich
- marbledStreaked with irregular patterns
- frostingSweet cake covering
icing · batter · tie-dye · watercolor · ink
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
rotate · whirl · eddy · swivel · carousel · dervish · whirlpool · circulate · revolve · tornado
spiral
Curve winding around center
- curlicueDecorative spiral stroke
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- arabesqueFlowing ornamental design
mandala · kaleidoscope · filigree · scrollwork · tessellation · tendril · flourish · ornamental · meander · intertwined
cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk
galaxy
Gravitationally bound stellar mass
- nebulaInterstellar gas formation
- vortexRotating fluid column
- accretionGrowth through external addition
pulsar · quasar · wormhole · singularity · cosmos · starfield · celestial
mesmerize
Capture attention completely
- tranceSemiconscious, unresponsive condition
- entrancePoint of access
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
spellbind · captivate · transfix · gaze · stare · daze · dreamy · trippy · psychedelic · kaleidoscopic
swirlystraight
Not curved or crooked
linear · angular · rectilinear · boxy · arrow-straight
- cinnamon swirlPastry with spiced spiral
- swirl cone
- swirling vortex
- swirling mass
- swirling patterns
- caramel swirlSugary brown ribbon in treats