Spiralling

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪrəlɪŋ/

Spiralling (verb)

  1. To move in a circular or twisting way, often going up or down.
  2. To increase rapidly in a way that seems uncontrolled.

Examples

  • The leaves are spiralling in the wind.
  • The costs are spiralling out of control.

Common collocations: spiralling motion, spiralling path, spiralling expenses, spiralling prices

Synonyms of Spiralling

Neutral

Antonyms of Spiralling

  • — The opposite of spiralling, indicating a movement towards a straight line.
  • — To make something flat, contrasting with the three-dimensional aspect of spiralling.