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whirlier

whirlier is the comparative form of whirly.

Meaning of whirly

Adjective

whirly (comparative whirlier, superlative whirliest)

  1. (informal) Visually suggestive of a swirl, whorl, or vortex.
    • The whirly pattern on the wallpaper.
  2. (informal) That moves in a whirling motion.
    • The whirly blades on top of a helicopter.

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Questions about whirlier

What is whirlier the comparative form of?
Whirlier is the comparative form of whirly.

Words near whirlier in the dictionary

  1. whirleth
  2. whirlgig
  3. whirlgigs
  4. whirlicote
  5. whirlicotes
  6. whirlier
  7. whirlies
  8. whirliest
  9. whirligig
  10. whirligig beetle
  11. whirligig beetles

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