Wafting: meaning, definitions and examples

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wafting

 

[ wษ‘หftษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

smell movement

Wafting refers to the gentle movement of a scent or sound through the air. It often describes how smells or sounds travel softly and reach someone's senses, creating an atmospheric or sensory experience.

Synonyms

carry, drift, float

Examples of usage

  • The aroma of freshly baked bread was wafting through the kitchen.
  • A soft melody was wafting from the open window.
  • The scent of roses wafted through the garden.
  • Smoke from the campfire was wafting into the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "wafting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flutuaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melayang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆะธั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ‚ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flottement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃ˜ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondear

Etymology

The term 'waft' originated from the Middle English word 'waften,' which means to move lightly through the air. This word is believed to be derived from the Old Norse 'vaftr,' meaning 'to wave' or 'to flutter.' The transition from the Old Norse language to Middle English reveals how the concept of air movement became associated with the gentle passage of scents and sounds. By the 17th century, 'waft' began to be used in various literary works, particularly in poetry, to describe the delicate movement of fragrances and sounds, cementing its place in the English language. Over time, 'wafting' evolved as a popular term to depict the ethereal and gentle flow of air, further tied to sensory experiences that evoke memories or feelings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,289, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.