spiraling
Translation
spiralling, escalating
Examples
The spiraling staircase was beautiful.
The spiralling staircase was beautiful.
The country is facing spiraling debt.
The country is facing spiralling debt.
Grammar Patterns
spiraling ((noun)) having a spiral form or experiencing rapid change The company has spiraling debts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twisting, coiling, escalating; Antonyms: stabilizing
Etymology
From the verb 'to spiral', which comes from Latin 'spira' (a coil).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'spiraling staircase' for the literal meaning, and 'spiraling costs' for the figurative meaning of something getting out of control.