Maelstrom

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪlˌstrɑm/

Definitions of maelstrom

noun a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil

Example Sentences

A1 The boat got caught in a maelstrom and began to spin uncontrollably.

A2 The maelstrom of emotions inside her made it difficult to think clearly.

B1 The political scandal created a maelstrom of controversy in the media.

B2 The company was in the midst of a financial maelstrom, with stocks plummeting and layoffs imminent.

C1 The maelstrom of conflicting opinions made it hard to come to a consensus.

C2 The artist's latest work was a maelstrom of colors and textures, drawing viewers in with its complexity.

Examples of maelstrom in a Sentence

formal The ship was caught in a powerful maelstrom, making it difficult to navigate.

informal I got caught in a maelstrom of emails after returning from vacation.

slang The party turned into a total maelstrom once the drinks started flowing.

figurative Her emotions were a swirling maelstrom of conflicting feelings.

Grammatical Forms of maelstrom

• past tense: maelstromed
• plural: maelstroms
• comparative: more maelstrom
• superlative: most maelstrom
• present tense: maelstroms
• future tense: will maelstrom
• perfect tense: has maelstromed
• continuous tense: is maelstroming
• singular: maelstrom
• positive degree: maelstrom
• infinitive: to maelstrom
• gerund: maelstroming
• participle: maelstromed

Origin and Evolution of maelstrom

First Known Use: 1670 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'maelstrom' originated from the Dutch phrase 'maalstroom', meaning 'whirling stream'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'maelstrom' has come to refer to a powerful whirlpool or turbulent situation, reflecting its original meaning of a whirling stream.