1. moving in a spiral pattern; winding around a central point while moving upward or outward
Usage: present participle of spiral
2. increasing or decreasing rapidly and continuously, often in an uncontrolled way
Usage: present participle of spiral

1. having a spiral shape or pattern

Examples

• The smoke was spiralling up from the chimney.
• The bird flew in a spiralling pattern as it descended.
• Healthcare costs are spiralling out of control.
• The economy entered a spiralling decline.
• She watched the spiralling staircase with amazement.
• The spiralling shell caught her attention on the beach.
• Debt problems began spiralling after he lost his job.