English Synonym Finder

twirl

Definitions

To spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly.

To twist or coil something around one's finger or another object.

A rapid, rotating movement or flourish.

Examples

The ballerina began to twirl gracefully across the stage.

She likes to twirl a strand of her hair when she is nervous.

Watch the dancer twirl her colorful ribbon in the air.

Synonyms

spin rotate whirl pivot gyrate swirl pirouette

Antonyms

stay stop halt remain stand settle freeze