Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spiralled
verb
/ˈspaɪr.əld/
Definition
To move in a spiral or to twist in a circular motion.
Examples
- The paper spiralled down from the roof.
- He watched as the airplane spiralled into a steep descent.
- The company’s profits spiralled upwards after the launch of the new product.
Meaning
The term ‘spiralled’ refers to a movement or growth that resembles a spiral shape. It can denote both physical motions as well as metaphorical growth or processes that increase or decrease rapidly over time.
Synonyms
- twisted
- coiled
- twirled
- ascended
- descended
