Waft — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈwäft/

Meaning & Definition of Waft

Waft (verb)

  1. to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
  2. to cause to move or go lightly by or as if by the impulse of wind or waves

Waft (noun)

  1. something (such as an odor) that is wafted, whiff
  2. a slight breeze, puff
  3. the act of waving

Waft (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a slight or gentle movement of air

    "wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers"

    similar: air, breath, breeze, puff, zephyr
    related: current, draft, whiff, sea breeze, blast, blow, flurry, gale, headwind, northeaster, norther, northwester, southeaster, southwester, tailwind, westerly, wind, squall, tempest, tornado, windstorm, airflow
    near: calm

Waft (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air

    "a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass"

    similar: drift, float, glide, hang, hover, poise, ride, sail, swim
    related: bob, dangle, suspend, buoy, balloon, raft
    opposite: settle, sink
    near: dive, lunge, plunge, dip, immerse, submerge, submerse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Waft

The most common words with a similar meaning to Waft:

air, breath, breeze, puff, zephyr, drift, float, glide, hang, hover, poise, ride, sail, swim

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Waft

Words with the opposite meaning of Waft:

settle, sink

Related Words for Waft

current, draft, whiff, sea breeze, blast, blow, flurry, gale, headwind, northeaster, norther, northwester, southeaster, southwester, tailwind, westerly, wind, squall, tempest, tornado, windstorm, airflow, bob, dangle, suspend, buoy, balloon, raft

Near Antonyms of Waft

calm, dive, lunge, plunge, dip, immerse, submerge, submerse

Word Forms of Waft

Inflections: wafted, wafting, wafts

Derived words: wafter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Waft

Middle English, perhaps from past participle of Middle English (northern dialect) waffen, by-form of Middle English waven to wave

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Waft

What does "Waft" mean?

"Waft" means to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Waft"?

Other words for "Waft" include air, breath, breeze, puff, zephyr, drift, float and glide. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Waft" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Waft"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Waft". Common alternatives include air, breath, breeze, puff, zephyr, drift, float, glide, hang and hover.

What is the opposite of "Waft"?

Antonyms of "Waft" include settle and sink. Near antonyms include calm, dive, lunge and plunge.

How do you use "Waft" in a sentence?

Examples of "Waft" in a sentence: "wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers"; "a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass".

Is "Waft" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Waft" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Waft"?

"Waft" is pronounced /ˈwäft/.

What is the origin of the word "Waft"?

"Waft" comes from Middle English, perhaps from past participle of Middle English (northern dialect) waffen, by-form of Middle English waven to wave. First known use: 15th centuryi.