Pronunciation: /ˈwɜrlɪŋ/

Definitions of whirling

verb to move or cause to move rapidly in a circular motion

Example Sentences

A1 The children were whirling around in the playground.

A2 She started whirling her partner around the dance floor.

B1 The tornado was whirling with incredible force, destroying everything in its path.

B2 The helicopter blades were whirling as it prepared for takeoff.

C1 The dancer's movements were so precise and controlled, yet still whirling with energy.

C2 The whirlwind of emotions inside her mind was overwhelming, leaving her feeling lost and confused.

adjective moving or turning quickly in a circle

Example Sentences

A1 The whirling wind blew my hat off my head.

A2 She watched in amazement as the whirling dervishes performed their dance.

B1 The whirling sensation in her head made her feel dizzy.

B2 The whirling blades of the helicopter created a deafening noise.

C1 The whirling thoughts in his mind kept him awake all night.

C2 The whirling vortex of emotions inside her was overwhelming.

Examples of whirling in a Sentence

formal The dancer performed a beautiful whirling routine on stage.

informal I saw a whirling dervish performance at the festival.

slang The party was a whirlwind of fun with everyone whirling around the dance floor.

figurative Her thoughts were whirling like a tornado, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of whirling

past tense

whirled

plural

whirls

comparative

more whirling

superlative

most whirling

present tense

whirl

future tense

will whirl

perfect tense

have whirled

continuous tense

is whirling

singular

whirling

positive degree

whirling

infinitive

to whirl

gerund

whirling

participle

whirling

Origin and Evolution of whirling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'whirling' originates from the Middle English word 'whirlen' which is derived from the Old English word 'hwirlian' meaning to turn around rapidly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whirling' has maintained its core meaning of spinning or rotating rapidly, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a state of confusion or disorientation.