Definition

A gentle movement of air that carries a smell or sound from one place to another.

Example

The wafting of fresh bread filled the kitchen, making everyone hungry.

Conversation

Did you smell that delicious aroma wafting from the bakery?

Yes, it makes me crave some fresh pastries right now!

I know, right? The scent of bread wafting through the air is irresistible.

We should definitely stop by and grab something sweet!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To move lightly and smoothly through the air, often used to describe scents or sounds that travel gently.

Example

The smell of fresh bread was wafting through the air, making everyone hungry.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you smell that delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen?

Yeah, it makes me really hungry!

I wonder what they're cooking that smells so good.

Root Explanation

**Wafting** → The word 'waft' comes from Middle English 'waften' (meaning to move lightly or to float) and is related to the Old Norse 'vaftr' (meaning to wave or flutter). The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process. Thus, 'wafting' refers to the action of moving lightly through the air, like a gentle breeze carrying a scent.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle breeze 'floating' ('waft') something through the air, and the '-ing' shows that this is happening right now. This helps you remember that 'wafting' means the action of moving lightly through the air.

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