1. spinning or rotating rapidly; in a whirling motion
2. in a state of confusion or excitement

1. in a whirling manner; with spinning motion

Examples

• The leaves were awhirl in the autumn wind.
• Her mind was awhirl with new ideas after the brainstorming session.
• The dancer’s skirt was awhirl as she spun across the stage.
• The carnival ride set everything awhirl around us.
• His thoughts were awhirl with worry about the upcoming exam.
• The snow was awhirl outside the window during the blizzard.