Whorled

Pronunciation: /wɔrld/

Definitions of whorled

adjective having a pattern or arrangement in which things spiral around a central point

Example Sentences

A1 The seashell had a whorled pattern on its surface.

A2 The plant's leaves were arranged in a whorled pattern around the stem.

B1 The staircase had a unique design with whorled banisters.

B2 The artist created a stunning painting featuring whorled shapes and colors.

C1 The scientist studied the whorled patterns of galaxies in deep space.

C2 The intricate whorled design of the ancient artifact fascinated archaeologists.

Examples of whorled in a Sentence

formal The leaves of the plant were arranged in a whorled pattern along the stem.

informal I noticed the whorled design on the shell of the snail.

slang Check out the cool whorled pattern on this seashell!

figurative Her thoughts were whorled, swirling around in her mind without clarity.

Grammatical Forms of whorled

• past tense: whorled
• plural: whorled
• comparative: more whorled
• superlative: most whorled
• present tense: whorl
• future tense: will whorl
• perfect tense: have whorled
• continuous tense: is whorling
• singular: whorled
• positive degree: whorled
• infinitive: to whorl
• gerund: whorling
• participle: whorling

Origin and Evolution of whorled

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whorled' originated from the Middle English word 'whorled', which is derived from the Old English word 'hwyrfled' meaning 'turned around'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whorled' has retained its meaning of something that is twisted or spiraled, often used in botanical contexts to describe leaves or flowers arranged in a spiral pattern.