What is another word for centrifugally?

Pronunciation: [sˌɛntɹɪfjˈuːɡə͡li] (IPA)

Centrifugally is an adverb that refers to an action that occurs in a centrifugal manner, meaning away from the center. Some synonyms that can be used in place of centrifugally include outwardly, radially, peripherally, and away from the center. Outwardly describes an action that is going away from a center or towards the outside. Radially means moving along a radial line that radiates out from a center. Peripherally suggests the action is at or near the edge of a system, while away from the center implies movement that is far away from the center. These synonyms for centrifugally can help add variety and nuance to your writing.

What are the hypernyms for Centrifugally?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Centrifugally

Legs and bodies were thrown out as if driven centrifugally by a powerful breath, with Hugo lost in the smoke and dust of the weaving mass.
"The Last Shot"
Frederick Palmer

Famous quotes with Centrifugally

  • Now the entire herd had begun to wheel wider and faster along the bluff and the outermost ranks swung centrifugally over the escarpment row on row wailing and squealing and above this the howls and curses of the drovers that now upreared in the moil of flesh they tended and swept with dust had begun to assume satanic looks with their staves and wild eyes as if they were no true swineheards but disciples of darkness got among these charges to herd them to their doom.
    Cormac McCarthy

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