verb
definition
To twist or whirl, as an eddy.
example
I swirled my brush around in the paint.
definition
To be arranged in a twist, spiral or whorl.
definition
To circulate.
noun
definition
A pattern or motion that swirls.
adjective
definition
That swirls
Examples of swirling in a Sentence
He laughed, swirling her around.
Her eyes were swirling again.
Her swirling silver eyes were red with tears.
But even with those bleak thoughts swirling in her head, she felt herself slide under his spell once again.
The man gazing back at him was wiry and lean with angled features and swirling gold eyes.
Her eyes were fully silver, swirling and glowing in the dark bathroom.
Her green gaze was intent, the silver around them swirling as she fought to exert some influence over him.
Sofi gazed at her, visions from Jonny's future swirling in her thoughts.
When it slowed for the drive, the dust caught up, hiding it in a swirling cloud.
It was as if I hadn't had time to come to grips with that tragedy with the world wind swirling around me.
For a few minutes he stared into the cup, absently swirling it around.
Damian studied him, the White God's power swirling in the space between them.
On the platform, between belches, the swirling mist clears a little to reveal a Home Guard leader.
A swirling tide of noisy black specks rises from the hot sand.
This charming vintage evening bag has a stiffened cloth body, totally covered in tiny faux pearls, in a wonderful swirling design.
A square cavern reached up until the ceiling was lost in swirling fog.
Instantly the girl was engulfed in a swirling, thick impenetrable fog which pixie led her into the field of gorse.
At night, swirling mist reveals glimpses of its shadowy past.
The swirling hype, promises of opportunity and mandates for change have created a Maelstrom of uncertainty.
One painting depicts Britain surrounded by a swirling Maelstrom coming from the mouth of a man who resembles Adolf Hitler.
The opening segment has a very space rock feel to it, full of swirling synth effects creating a very meditative mood.
Swirling strings perfectly orchestrated, rise above the funky backdrop to caress the senses, a great example of Barry's musical genius.
Perhaps perfectly preserved by the Tay ' s swirling waters?
I composed songs in there, mainly space rock songs with swirling synthesizers and heavy bass lines.
You can help this process by gently swirling the bottle but DO NOT SHAKE.
But they are still tiny sparks in swirling gray clouds.
After a picnic there was a grim steep climb up to an exposed ridge with clouds of fine rain swirling about.
Then the pike dropped off, swirling away from the sudden indignity in a great huff of silt.
Common examples are wind and water swirling around obstructions, or fast flow of any sort.
Swirling the ingredients should blend and chill them nicely, but some people may prefer to emulsify the ingredients by shaking.
These geometric and swirling patterns use strong color palettes and distinctive prints for an instant modern flair.
Apply rosy blush by smiling and swirling color on the apples of your cheeks.
Just shake the closed jar, unscrew the lid and run your brush in a swirling fashion over the powder that sits in the lid.
Graphic prints of swirling designs were all the rage.
Blend the colors together by swirling the highlighter brush all over the eye area.
On this mad, funny, swirling with laughter summer's day.
Whether you are wrapping, tying, slip-knotting, curling, or swirling your valance, versatility and creativity are the names of the game.
A fun pattern of candy corn or swirling spirals of black licorice are sometimes all it takes to make a Halloween cake special.
Let this chocolate dry, carefully lift it off the paper, and place it on your cake for a spidery swirling chocolate effect.
Rumors began swirling over the weekend when Spears did not attend any of Federline's promotional events for his new CD, Playing with Fire.
As the legal battle begins, reports are swirling that Kevin Federline wants custody of their two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
The couple issued a statement on January 11, 2007, after rumors began swirling that they were once again on the rocks.
Reports were swirling February 16, 2007 that Britney Spears had a brief stay at a rehab facility earlier in the week.
Of course, rumors were swirling about exactly why Usher would release his mom from managerial duties.
Cash and Jessica hit it off right away and had been a serious item, with talks of engagement swirling as they were spotted shopping at jewelry stores, until their break-up in early 2007.
When rumors starting swirling about Jennifer Lopez's pregnancy, the couple would neither confirm nor deny the rumors.
Just as the rumors have been swirling about Whitney Port getting her own show, word is that Audrina may just be getting her own show as well.
Idol fans are nothing if not thorough and soon reports were swirling about Pacitti's recording career.
Rumors have been swirling for awhile, but now it's official - Stephanie Meyer is being sued.
Further rumors are now swirling about Peniche, alleging that she is a Hollywood madam, running some type of escort service.