What is another word for Eddying?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛdɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Eddying means to form a circular movement of water, air or any other fluid substance. There are several words that can be used as synonyms for eddying such as swirling, whirling, twisting, rotating, spiraling, tumbling, gyrating and vortexing. All these words refer to the circular motion of fluid substance and can be used interchangeably with eddying. Each word has a slightly different connotation and is used in different contexts, but they all represent the same general concept of circular movement. So, whether you are describing a whirlpool in a river or a tornado, you can use any of these synonyms for eddying to describe their circular motion.

What are the hypernyms for Eddying?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Eddying?

Eddying refers to the movement of water in a circular manner. The antonyms for eddying include still, stagnant, and calm. Still refers to a complete absence of movement, whereas stagnant suggests a lack of movement due to obstruction or pollution. Calm suggests gentle or tranquil movement of water without any turbulence or whirlpool. These antonyms are often used to describe the state of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, or even oceans. The opposite of eddying can also be used to describe the atmosphere, suggesting a sense of peace and restfulness.

What are the antonyms for Eddying?

Usage examples for Eddying

Nearing the wreck they noticed that the water was swirling and Eddying very violently at a point where they judged the cabin to be, and the captain said, after looking at the boiling waters for a short time: The water is making its way in and will run forward as far as its level.
"The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island"
Cyril Burleigh
A little Eddying wind made a mysterious whisper among its thirsty shrubs.
"The Lamp in the Desert"
Ethel M. Dell
Boone should perhaps have felt complimented that such a handsome number should have been told off to deal with his case, but as he rose to his feet he caught a glimpse over their heads of Colonel Wallifarro standing in his car outside and of confused disorder Eddying about it.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck

Famous quotes with Eddying

  • Rising and leaping, Sinking and creeping, Swelling and sweeping, Showering and springing, Flying and flinging, Writhing and ringing, Eddying and whisking, Spouting and frisking, Turning and twisting, Around and around With endless rebound: Smiting and fighting, A sight to delight in; Confounding, astounding, Dizzying and deafening the ear with its sound.
    Robert Southey

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