くるっと

adverb

turning around; spinning around; curling up

Describes a quick, single rotation or a curling motion. Often used with verbs like 回る, 巻く, or 丸まる.

See also: くるり

• 猫ねこがくるっと丸まるまって寝ねている。

  The cat is sleeping curled up in a ball.

• 彼かれはくるっと振ふり返かえって笑わらった。

  He turned around quickly and smiled.

adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

round and charming (eyes)

Describes eyes that are round and cute, often with a する verb. Compare with くるり, which lacks the charming nuance.

• 彼かの女じょのくるっとした大おおきな目めが印いん象しょう的てきだ。

  Her big, round, charming eyes are striking.