scrolling
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the movement of text or pictures up, down, or across a computer or phone screen.
the continuous movement of text or graphical images on a digital display in a vertical or horizontal direction.
Simple“The smooth scrolling on this new tablet makes reading long articles much easier.”
In context“The developer optimised the website's code to ensure that scrolling remained fluid even when high-resolution images were loading in the background.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
spending a long time looking through posts on social media apps.
the continuous and often aimless consumption of social media content, typically facilitated by an infinite feed.
Simple“I realized I had spent an hour scrolling through TikTok when I should have been sleeping.”
In context“Psychologists are increasingly concerned that mindless scrolling before bed can negatively impact sleep quality and overall mental well-being.”
Synonymsbrowsingdoomscrolling - 03 C1 Advanced
designs or decorations that look like curled paper or spirals.
ornamental work consisting of or featuring spiral or coiled patterns.
Simple“The old wooden mirror was decorated with beautiful gold scrolling around the edges.”
In context“The architect incorporated intricate stone scrolling into the building's facade to mirror the classical style of the surrounding district.”
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