vortexes
The word “vortexes” has 3 syllables: vor-tex-es
It's pronounced as /ˈvɔːr.tɛk.sɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for vortexes?
In the thesaurus, “vortexes” has 8 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for vortexes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vortexes
- eddies
- gulfs
- maelstroms
- swirls
- tourbillions
- tourbillons
- whirlpools
- whirls
Meanings of vortexes
- noun
- A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
- Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
- Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.
- A supposed collection of particles of very subtle matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or planet; part of a Cartesian theory accounting for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it.
- Any of numerous species of small Turbellaria belonging to Vortex and allied genera.
Example Sentences
- The scientists studied the swirling vortexes in the ocean currents.
- Tornadoes can create multiple vortexes that move unpredictably.
- She felt caught in emotional vortexes that left her exhausted.
- The smoke formed several vortexes as it rose from the chimney.
- Engineers designed the turbine to minimize the formation of vortexes.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to vortexes, such as: eddies, gulfs, maelstroms, swirls, tourbillions, tourbillons, whirlpools.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.