veeringly Meaning & Definition
ˈvir
What Does Veeringly Mean?
As a verb, veeringly means to change direction or course. It is also used to mean to shift in a clockwise direction compare back:4.
Veeringly Definition (Verb)
- to change direction or course
the economy veered sharply downward
- to shift in a clockwise direction compare back:4
- to change course by turning the stern to the wind
- to direct to a different course
- wear
Synonyms of Veeringly
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Veeringly synonyms and antonyms →Veeringly in a Sentence
the economy veered sharply downward
Word Forms & Grammar
veered
veer·ing
veers
veer·ing·ly adverb
veer
veering
veeringly
veeringly (comparative more veeringly, superlative most veeringly)
Origin of Veeringly
Origin 1: Middle English veren, probably altered from Anglo-French virer "to whirl, turn, revolve" (continental Old French, "to throw with a twisting motion"), going back to Vulgar Latin *vīrāre, reduced from Latin vibrāre "to wave, propel suddenly" vibrate
Origin 2: From veering + -ly.
First Known Use
15th centuryi