Meaning & use
Wafted
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Moved or carried gently and smoothly through the air, especially of a scent or sound.
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The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Soft music wafted from the open window down the street.
A note on using this word
Typically used for scents, sounds, or smoke moving gently on the air, evoking a light, unhurried motion.
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