Meaning & use
swirly
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having a twisting, curling, or spiral pattern or shape
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The painter used swirly brushstrokes to capture the movement of the clouds.
She wore a dress with a swirly floral print.
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An informal, descriptive word for anything with a curling or spinning pattern, from artwork to fabric to icing.
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