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whirliest

whirliest is the superlative 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 whirliest

What is whirliest the superlative form of?
Whirliest is the superlative form of whirly.

Words near whirliest in the dictionary

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

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