English Synonym Finder

spiral

Definitions

A curve that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance from that point.

A shape or object characterized by a series of continuous circular or coiled turns.

To move in a spiral course or to increase or decrease rapidly and continuously.

Examples

The staircase was designed in a beautiful spiral that wound up to the top floor.

The company's profits began to spiral downward after the sudden loss of their primary investor.

Synonyms

coil helix corkscrew spiralize twirl gyrate scroll

Antonyms

straight linear uncoil unwind flat direct rectilinear