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wafting

/ˈwɑːftɪŋ/

VERB

1. Floating or drifting gently through the air

To float or move easily and gently through the air, often carried by a breeze or air current.

1.1. Moving gently through the air

Being carried smoothly and lightly through the air by wind or an air current, without strong or sudden movement.

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Antonyms

  • settling
  • sinking
  • plunging
  • diving
  • dipping

Examples

  • The scent of blooming flowers was gently wafting through the air.
  • The ocean breeze carried the invigorating scent of saltwater, wafting along the coastal boardwalk.
  • The hiker paused to appreciate the fresh pine scent wafting from the surrounding evergreen trees.

Related Words

  • breeze
  • airflow
  • wind
  • current
  • buoyancy
  • suspension

1.2. Floating or drifting on water

Moving or remaining afloat on water or another buoyant medium without sinking.

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Examples

  • The small wooden boat was wafting gently across the lake.
  • Leaves were wafting along the surface of the water.

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VERB

2. Signaling or beckoning by waving

To give notice to someone or attract their attention by waving something or moving the hand.

2.1. Waving to attract attention

Using a hand gesture or waving an object to communicate a signal, give notice, or invite someone to approach.

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Examples

  • The sailor was wafting a flag to attract the attention of the approaching vessel.

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NOUN

3. An instance of gentle movement through the air

The action or occurrence of something floating, drifting, or being carried gently through the air.

3.1. A gentle movement or passage

A light, passing movement of air, fragrance, smoke, or another substance carried gently from one place to another.

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Examples

  • The wafting of fresh bread aromas from the bakery attracted passersby.

Related Words

  • airflow
  • fragrance
  • aroma
  • scent
  • smoke
  • current