1. moving in circles or spirals; characterized by a twisting motion

1. present participle of swirl; moving in a twisting or spinning motion

Examples

• The leaves were swirling in the autumn wind.
• She watched the swirling water go down the drain.
• Swirling snow made it difficult to see the road.
• The dancer moved with swirling motions across the stage.
• Coffee and cream created swirling patterns in the cup.
• Dark clouds were swirling overhead before the storm.
• The swirling dust devil moved across the desert.