Definition

In a state of spinning or moving around quickly, often causing excitement or confusion.

Example

The children ran around the playground, their laughter echoing as they felt awhirl with joy.

Conversation

After the party, my thoughts are still awhirl with everything that happened.

I know what you mean! It was such a wild night.

Yeah, I can't believe how many people showed up; it was all so awhirl and exciting.

Totally! I felt like I was spinning with all the conversations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Awhirl → The word is formed from the prefix "a-" (meaning in the state of) and "whirl" (from Old English *hwierlan*, meaning to turn or spin). The term "awhirl" describes something that is in a state of spinning or turning around.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'in the state of' spinning — that's what 'awhirl' means.

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