Wafted: meaning, definitions and examples

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wafted

 

[ หˆwษ”หftษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sense of movement

Wafted refers to the act of sending or conveying something gently through the air. This is often used to describe scents or sounds that are carried on the breeze, creating a light and airy image of their movement.

Synonyms

carried, drifted, floated

Examples of usage

  • The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.
  • Music from the party wafted down the street.
  • Her perfume wafted toward him as she passed by.
  • The leaves wafted softly in the light breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "wafted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flutuou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wehte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berhembus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ะผะฐะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unosiล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ‚ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flottait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se elevรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savrulmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ์ ธ ๋‚˜๊ฐ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุงูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vznรกลกel se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vznรกลกal sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃ˜่ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plaval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flaug

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัˆั‹ะฟ ะบะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yayฤฑlmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se elevรณ

Etymology

The word 'waft' has its roots in the Middle English term 'waften', which meant 'to blow or to breathe.' This term likely originated from the Old Norse word 'veifa', meaning 'to wave' or 'to move lightly in the air'. Over time, 'waft' evolved to encompass not just the physical act of waving or moving, but also the broader concept of carrying sounds or scents through the air. The use of 'waft' in English literature can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was often used in poetic and descriptive passages to evoke a sense of gentleness and delicacy associated with the movement of air. The versatility of the word has allowed it to remain relevant in modern usage, often appearing in writing that aims to evoke sensory experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,483, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.