Wafted: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฌ๏ธ
wafted
[ หwษหftษชd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น flutuou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wehte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berhembus
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะฝัะผะฐะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ unosiล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท flottait
๐ช๐ธ se elevรณ
๐น๐ท savrulmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์ ธ ๋๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุทุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vznรกลกel se
๐ธ๐ฐ vznรกลกal sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ plaval
๐ฎ๐ธ flaug
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ ะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yayฤฑlmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 21481 superposed
- 21482 finesse
- 21483 wafted
- 21484 cashed
- 21485 implausible
- 21486 bilaterally
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