SPIRAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SPIRAL?

Need another word that means the same as “spiral”? Find 55 synonyms and 30 related words for “spiral” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Spiral” are: coiling, helical, spiraling, turbinate, volute, voluted, whorled, coiled, curling, winding, twisting, scrolled, coil, helix, whorl, curl, corkscrew, twist, gyre, scroll, curlicue, convolution, growth, rise, enlargement, expansion, extension, multiplication, elevation, swelling, inflation, gyrate, wind, twirl, swirl, wreathe, snake, soar, shoot up, rocket, increase rapidly, rise rapidly, leap up, escalate, climb, mount, deteriorate, decline, degenerate, worsen, get worse

Spiral as a Noun

Definitions of "Spiral" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “spiral” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A continuously accelerating change in the economy.
• A process of deterioration through the continuous increase or decrease of a specified feature.
• Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center.
• A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops.
• Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius.
• A spiral curve, shape, pattern, or object.
• A progressive rise or fall of prices, wages, etc., each responding to an upward or downward stimulus provided by a previous one.
• A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle.
• A plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center.

Synonyms of "Spiral" as a noun (20 Words)

coil	An electrical device consisting of a coiled wire for converting the level of a voltage producing a magnetic field or adding inductance to a circuit. A coil of rope.
convolution	A thing that is complex and difficult to follow. The flexibility of the polymer chain allows extensive convolution.
corkscrew	A device for pulling corks from bottles, consisting of a spiral metal rod that is inserted into the cork, and a handle that extracts it. A girl with corkscrew curls.
curl	With reference to a person s hair a state or condition of being curled. Her blonde hair was a mass of tangled curls.
curlicue	A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals. The wide bridge was decorated with gilded wrought iron curlicues.
elevation	A high place or position. There was snow at the higher elevations.
enlargement	The action or state of enlarging or being enlarged. Nine new stores and two major enlargements are planned.
expansion	The increase in the volume of fuel on combustion in the cylinder of an engine, or the piston stroke in which this occurs. The expansion of a b 2 is a 2 2ab b 2.
extension	An addition to the length of something. The wire has an extension of 50 feet.
growth	The process of increasing in size. A growth of trees.
gyre	A circular pattern of currents in an ocean basin. The central North Pacific gyre.
helix	An extended spiral chain of atoms in a protein, nucleic acid, or other polymeric molecule.
inflation	Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity. Tax allowances and excise duties were increased in line with inflation.
multiplication	A multiplicative increase. Repeated copying leads to a multiplication of errors.
rise	The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises. The rise and fall of his voice.
scroll	An ornamental design or carving resembling a partly unrolled scroll of parchment e g on the capital of a column or at the end of a stringed instrument. If scroll is enabled the window scrolls down.
swelling	The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea. The lobes are prominent swellings on the base of the brain.
twist	A fine strong thread consisting of twisted strands of cotton or silk. They liked to dance the twist.
volute	A deep-water marine mollusc with a thick colourful spiral shell which is prized by collectors.
whorl	A small wheel or pulley in a spinning wheel, spinning machine, or spindle. Shelley drew larger and larger dark whorls on her notepad.

Usage Examples of "Spiral" as a noun

• An inflationary spiral.
• This spiral of deprivation and environmental degradation.
• A spiral of smoke.

Spiral as a Verb

Definitions of "Spiral" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “spiral” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Cause to have a spiral shape or follow a spiral course.
• Form a spiral.
• To wind or move in a spiral course.
• Decrease or deteriorate continuously.
• Move in a spiral course.
• Move in a spiral or zigzag course.
• Show a continuous and dramatic increase.

Synonyms of "Spiral" as a verb (23 Words)

climb	(of a road or track) slope upwards. He climbed into his suit.
coil	Move or twist into the shape of a coil. He coiled a lock of her hair around his finger.
corkscrew	Move in a spiral or zigzag course. The plane was corkscrewing towards the earth.
decline	Go down. The sun began to creep round to the west and to decline.
degenerate	Decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally. The quality of life had degenerated.
deteriorate	Become progressively worse. Her condition deteriorated.
escalate	Make or become more intense or serious. The disturbance escalated into a full scale riot.
get worse	Enter or assume a certain state or condition.
gyrate	To wind or move in a spiral course. The young people gyrated on the dance floor.
increase rapidly	Make bigger or more.
leap up	Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another.
mount	Fix (an object for viewing) on a microscope slide. There is a limit to the number of hard disks you can have mounted.
rise rapidly	Increase in value or to a higher point.
rocket	Attack with rocket propelled missiles. He rocketed to national stardom.
shoot up	Score.
snake	Form a snake like pattern. A rope snaked down.
soar	Fly by means of a hang glider. When she heard his voice her spirits soared.
swirl	Cause to move in a twisting or spiralling pattern. The smoke was swirling around him.
twirl	Spin quickly and lightly round, especially repeatedly. She twirled her fork in the pasta.
twist	Twist suddenly so as to sprain. He grabbed the man and twisted his arm behind his back.
wind	Catch the scent of get wind of. The road winds around the lake.
worsen	Grow worse. Conditions in the slum worsened.
wreathe	(especially of smoke) move with a curling motion. Wreathe the grave site.

Usage Examples of "Spiral" as a verb

• Inflation continued to spiral.
• He expects the figures to spiral down further.
• A wisp of smoke spiralled up from the trees.
• Spiral the bandage round the limb.
• The path spirals up the mountain.

Spiral as an Adjective

Definitions of "Spiral" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “spiral” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• In the shape of a coil.
• Winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either round a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone.
• (of a stairway) constantly turning in one direction as it rises, round a solid or open centre.
• Winding in a continuous curve of constant diameter about a central axis, as though along a cylinder; helical.
• (of a fracture) curving round a long bone lengthwise.

Synonyms of "Spiral" as an adjective (12 Words)

coiled	Curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals. A coiled snake ready to strike.
coiling	In the shape of a coil.
curling	(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl.
helical	Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral. Helical molecules.
scrolled	Having an ornamental design or carving resembling a scroll of parchment. A scrolled initial.
spiraling	In the shape of a coil.
turbinate	Of or relating to the scroll shaped turbinate bones in the nasal passages.
twisting	Marked by repeated turns and bends.
volute	In the shape of a coil. A volute capital.
voluted	In the shape of a coil.
whorled	In the shape of a coil.
winding	Following a twisting or spiral course. Our bedroom was at the top of a winding staircase.

Usage Examples of "Spiral" as an adjective

• A spiral pattern.
• A wrought-iron spiral staircase.
• A spiral notebook.

Associations of "Spiral" (30 Words)

bevel	Cut a bevel on shape to a bevel. A very small 45 bevel is ground on the top surface.
circle	Something approximating the shape of a circle. She sat in the front row of the circle.
coil	Wind around something in coils or loops. He began to coil up the heavy ropes.
convolute	Curl, wind, or twist together. A convolute petal.
convolution	A convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain. Crosses adorned with elaborate convolutions.
convolve	Combine (one function or series) with another by forming their convolution.
curl	With reference to a person s hair a state or condition of being curled. Slowly curl the barbell to shoulder height.
curve	Curved segment of a road or river or railroad track etc. Her mouth curved in a smile.
gyrate	Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one’s own axis. The young people gyrated on the dance floor.
gyre	Whirl or gyrate. A swarm of ghosts gyred around him.
helical	Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral. Helical molecules.
helix	A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle.
kink	Form a curl curve or kink. Though the system is making some headway there are still some kinks to iron out.
loop	Fly loops perform a loop. A feedback loop.
meander	A bend or curve, as in a stream or river. A stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders.
reel	A piece of music for a reel typically in simple or duple time. A cotton reel.
revolve	Turn on or around an axis or a center. The earth revolves around the sun.
ringlet	A lock of hair hanging in a corkscrew-shaped curl. Her hair fell loose in ringlets.
roll	Photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light. The thunder rolled.
scroll	An ornamental design or carving resembling a partly unrolled scroll of parchment e g on the capital of a column or at the end of a stringed instrument. The words of the story begin scrolling up the screen.
spin	Cause to spin. Spiders spin a fine web.
spiraling	In the shape of a coil.
stairs	A flight of stairs or a flight of steps.
swirl	A twisting or spiralling movement or pattern. Swirl a little cream into the soup.
turn	To break and turn over earth especially with a plow. The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold.
weave	A hairstyle created by weaving pieces of real or artificial hair into a person’s existing hair, typically in order to increase its length or thickness. Trailers show him with dyed blond hair and in one scene a flowing blond weave.
whirl	Move or cause to move rapidly round and round. Kate made her way back to the office her mind whirling.
whorl	A complete circle in a fingerprint. Shelley drew larger and larger dark whorls on her notepad.
wrench	Turn something especially a nut or bolt with a wrench. The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell.