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WAFTING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word wafting. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word wafting. (close relations)
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drifting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aimless wandering from place to place

adjective satellite

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

floating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of someone who floats on the water

adjective satellite

• borne up by or suspended in a liquid

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

• inclined to move or be moved about

• (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position

• not definitely committed to a party or policy

fluttering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the motion made by flapping up and down

flying
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• an instance of traveling by air

adjective satellite

• moving swiftly

• hurried and brief

gliding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

sailing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the work of a sailor

• riding in a sailboat

• the departure of a vessel from a port

• the activity of flying a glider

soaring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

adjective satellite

• ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

breezing
verbv
noun

• a slight wind (usually refreshing)

• any undertaking that is easy to do

verb

• blow gently and lightly

• to proceed quickly and easily

hovering
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time

• hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

• be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

waifing
verb, adverbv, adv
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pennant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the award given to the champion

• a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)

• a long flag; often tapering

pennon
nounn
noun

• a long flag; often tapering

• wing of a bird

streamer
nounn
noun

• light that streams

• a newspaper headline that runs across the full page

• a long flag; often tapering

• long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

Best Hypernyms For WAFTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wafting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
drift flag float
Phrases (1)
be adrift

Alternatives for DRIFTING

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