In this article we will understand what a "vortex" is. Using the explanatory dictionary, we will indicate the interpretation of this speech unit. It has several meanings that are important to know. We will also indicate some suitable synonyms that you can use depending on the context.
Definition of lexical meaning
A whirlwind is a noun. It refers to the male gender. Using the explanatory dictionary, we determine its meaning:
The circular movement of the wind. "A strong whirlwind came so unexpectedly, he raised dust and dusted our eyes. A whirlwind swept away the straw."
Swift and circular dance movement. Usually refers to a waltz. “In the whirlwind of dance, I forgot about all the worries. The waltz whirlwind was so swift that I could hardly keep up.”
Dust particles or small objects raised by wind and spinning by a column. "A snow vortex is especially dangerous in the evening and at night, it knocks travelers off the trail. Because of the sand vortex there was poor visibility, transport did not go."
The rapid development of events, the course of something. “A whirlwind of bad thoughts raged in my head that kept me awake at night. We found ourselves in such a terrifying whirlwind of events that it was impossible to maintain clarity of mind.”
Synonyms Selection
Now we can find a synonym for the word "whirlwind". Note that replacing this noun must be done deliberately, given the context:
- The cycle.
- Hurricane.
- Rotation.
- Twirl.
- Wind.
- Cyclone.
- Tornado.
- Buran.
- Wind turn.
- Wrap up.
Please note that these synonyms have a similar interpretation, but in some situations they are inappropriate. If the "whirlwind" is a rapid movement in the dance, then it is not recommended to use the above synonyms, because they can distort the meaning of the statement. That is, you should not blindly select the first word that comes across, but analyze the specific context, choose the most appropriate option.