waft

The word “waft” has 1 syllable: waft

It's pronounced as /wɑːft/

What is synonym and antonym for waft?

In the thesaurus, “waft” has 8 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for waft along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for waft

noun
1. A light breeze.
2. Something (such as an odor or scent like a perfume) that is carried through the air.
3. A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft.
verb
1. To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
2. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
3. To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

As the breeze picked up, the delicate scent of flowers began to waft through the air.
The aroma of freshly baked bread started to waft from the bakery, enticing passersby.
The gentle sea breeze caused the fragrance of saltwater to waft across the beach.
The chef allowed the enticing aroma of spices to waft through the kitchen as he prepared the meal.
In the springtime, the sweet smell of cherry blossoms would waft through the park, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to waft, such as: breath, breeze, calm, dive, drift, float, hover.

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