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curlingly

UK
/ˈkɜːlɪŋli/
US
/ˈkɜrlɪŋli/

Translations

curlinglyadverb
UK
/ˈkɜːlɪŋli/
US
/ˈkɜrlɪŋli/
en spirale
The smoke rose curlingly from the chimney.
La fumée s’élevait en spirale de la cheminée.
Additional translations
d’un air narquoisS’emploie pour une attitude ou une parole empreinte de moquerie ou de condescendance.
Synonyms
spirally
curlwise
in curls
with a curl
coilingly
twistingly
in a curling manner

Definitions

curlinglyadverb
In a manner that involves curling or forming into a spiral shape.
The smoke rose curlingly from the chimney, twisting into the cold morning air.
In a subtly scornful, sneering, or insinuating way.
She rejected the proposal curlingly, leaving no doubt of her disdain.
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