wafted
Carried by air
Wafted is the past tense of waft, meaning to carry or float gently through air or water.
The word typically describes how scents, sounds, or light objects move: The smell of baking bread wafted from the kitchen.
Music wafted up from the street below.
Waft suggests effortless, drifting movement rather than forceful motion.
Pleasing olfactory quality
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- whiffBrief, faint smell
- smellOlfactory perception
odor · incense · bouquet · essence · musk · floral · spicy · citrus
Gradual movement, no direction
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- hoverRemain suspended midair
- billowSwell outward with air
wisp · curl · eddy · swirl · trail · disperse · dissipate · linger
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
smell · odor · incense · bouquet · essence · musk · floral · spicy · citrus · sandalwood
drift
Gradual movement, no direction
billow · wisp · curl · eddy · swirl · trail · disperse · dissipate · linger · carry
zephyr
Mild, gentle breeze
current · puff · breath · airflow · gentle · soft · warm · cool · sea breeze · mountain air
feather
Bird's body covering
ethereal · delicate · airy · chiffon · gauze · silk · pollen · spore · mist · haze