whirlwind (Meaning)
whirlwind (n)
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
whirlwind (n.)
A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.
Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whirlwind
Synonyms:
- swift
- flying
- fleet
- zippy
- hasty
- speedy
- rapid-fire
- hurried
- breakneck
- dizzy
- hot
- breathless
- blistering
- splitting
- rattling
- accelerated
- lightning
Antonyms:
whirlwind Sentence Examples
- The whirlwind of emotions threatened to consume her.
- The tornado spun like a furious whirlwind, tearing through the landscape.
- His thoughts raced through his mind like a whirlwind, leaving him dizzy.
- The whirlwind romance swept them off their feet, but it ended just as abruptly.
- The whirlwind of events left them in a state of chaos and confusion.
- The whirlwind of paparazzi surrounded the celebrity, snapping pictures relentlessly.
- The whirlwind of changes in her life left her feeling overwhelmed.
- The whirlwind of information bombarded her senses, making it difficult to focus.
- The whirlwind of dust and debris obscured their vision, making it difficult to escape.
- The whirlwind of laughter and joy filled the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
FAQs About the word whirlwind
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the EarthA violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, cha
galloping, fast, brisk, quick,rapid,swift, flying, fleet, zippy, hasty
leisurely, deliberate, sluggish, slow, plodding, deliberate, plodding, crawling, sluggish, dragging
The whirlwind of emotions threatened to consume her.
The tornado spun like a furious whirlwind, tearing through the landscape.
His thoughts raced through his mind like a whirlwind, leaving him dizzy.
The whirlwind romance swept them off their feet, but it ended just as abruptly.
