What does awhirl mean?
Awhirl means Whirling..
Awhirl
/əˈwɜː(ɹ)l/ · adjective
Meaning
Whirling..
Example Sentences
My mind was awhirl with new ideas.
golden leaves awhirl in the autumn breeze
[…] did you think I was so fair when we played boy and girl, Where blue forget-me-nots bloomed on the brink Of our stream which the mill-wheel sent awhirl?
The music rippled and ran and the dancers danced till the hall was awhirl with the rhythm of their dancing,
Dorrigo’s mind was awhirl with how he would get out of Warradale without permission, where he would find a vehicle, where they might secretly meet.
Word Forms
- more awhirl
- most awhirl
Related Words
When Should You Use Awhirl?
Use awhirl when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for awhirl?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of awhirl?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use awhirl in a sentence?
My mind was awhirl with new ideas.
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