Synonyms of twirling

twirling

verb

present participle of twirl

1

as in rotating

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

absentmindedly twirled a lock of her hair around her finger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• swinging
• twisting
• spinning
• turning
• swirling
• whirling
• swiveling
• swivelling
• rolling
• pivoting
• revolving
• wheeling
• screwing
• winding
• coiling
• cranking
• twiddling
• unscrewing
• reeling
• circulating

2

as in revolving

to move in circles around an axis or center

an ice-skater twirling in place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotating
• revolving
• spinning
• whirling
• turning
• rolling
• gyrating
• curling
• circling
• pirouetting
• swirling
• pinwheeling
• curving
• twisting
• coiling
• wheeling
• winding
• spiraling
• twining
• spiralling
• orbiting
• encircling
• pivoting
• ringing
• circulating
• swiveling
• rounding
• swivelling