Meaning of the word spiraled in English

What does spiraled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spiraled

US /ˈspaɪ.rəld/
UK /ˈspaɪ.rəld/

Verb

1.

to move in a spiral course

Example:
The smoke spiraled upwards into the sky.
The ball spiraled through the air and landed in the net.
2.

to undergo a continuous and dramatic change in situation, usually for the worse

Example:
The economy spiraled into a deep recession.
His mental health spiraled after the accident.