gyrate
gyrate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To move the body or hips in a rhythmic, circular, or swaying motion, especially while dancing.
"The performers began to gyrate energetically to the upbeat tempo of the brass band."
To move or revolve in a circle or spiral around a central point or axis; to whirl or spin.
"Fallen autumn leaves began to gyrate in the sudden gust of wind across the courtyard."
To fluctuate rapidly and repeatedly between high and low levels (especially of prices, markets, or rates).
"Currency exchange rates continued to gyrate wildly following the central bank's unexpected announcement."
• adjective
Wound, coiled, or convoluted in rings or spirals (especially of brain tissue or botanical structures).
"The neurologist examined the scan to assess the folded, gyrate structure of the cerebral cortex."
• Rhymes for gyrate
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin gyratus, the past participle of gyrare ('to turn round in a circle'), ultimately from Ancient Greek gyros ('a ring or circle').