Synonyms of spiral

spiral 1 of 3

verb

as in to curl

to follow a circular or spiral course

a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curl
• coil
• wind
• curve
• swirl
• circle
• twist
• entwine
• twine
• weave
• corkscrew
• loop
• sweep
• arc
• turn
• arch
• whirl
• wheel
• bend
• zigzag
• hook
• veer
• crook
• encircle
• swerve
• bow
• bulge
• intertwine
• meander
• interlace
• lace
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

• straighten

spiral

2 of 3

adjective

as in winding

turning around an axis like the thread of a screw

a spiral staircase takes visitors up into the Statue of Liberty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winding
• circular
• helical
• coiling
• curving
• corkscrew
• twisting
• involute
• curling
• screwlike
• swirly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• linear
• right
• straight
• lineal

• linear
• right
• straight
• lineal

spiral

3 of 3

noun

as in curve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curve
• coil
• whorl
• twist
• circulation
• curl
• round
• ring
• orbit
• rotation
• roll
• circuit
• circle
• revolution
• spin
• reel
• swirl
• twirl
• wheel
• gyration
• pirouette
• eddy
• whirl