wafting

[wɑːftɪŋ]

wafting Definition

pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.

Using wafting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wafting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of freshly baked bread was wafting through the air.

  • Example

    The sound of music wafted up from the street below.

  • Example

    The curtains were wafting in the breeze.

  • Example

    The scent of roses wafted in from the garden.

wafting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wafting

Phrases with wafting

  • to be carried away by the wind or a current of air

    Example

    The balloons wafted away into the sky.

  • waft up

    to rise or float upwards on the air

    Example

    The smoke wafted up from the chimney.

  • to move away from a place or person, especially slowly and gently

    Example

    The boat wafted off into the distance.

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Summary: wafting in Brief

'Wafting' [wɑːftɪŋ] refers to the gentle and easy movement of something through the air. It can describe smells, sounds, or objects, such as curtains. Examples include 'The smell of freshly baked bread was wafting through the air,' and 'The curtains were wafting in the breeze.' 'Wafting' is often used with phrases like 'waft away' or 'waft up,' which describe the movement of things through the air.