Use it to describe a quick and ongoing rise in something, often related to numbers or amounts. After the product launch, our sales began to spiral upwards.
Pro Tip 2/3
Economic Context
Commonly used in economic settings to discuss finances like prices, costs, or inflation. Due to the shortage, the cost of grains spiraled upwards.
Pro Tip 3/3
Metaphoric Use
Can describe non-physical things, such as emotions or excitement, increasing intensely. As the band took the stage, excitement in the crowd began to spiral upwards.