Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waift
verb
/weɪft/
Definition
To move or cause to move lightly and swiftly through the air.
Examples
- The leaves waifted down from the trees as autumn approached.
- She watched the smoke waift away from the campfire, dancing in the breeze.
- As the butterfly waifted by, everyone paused to admire its beauty.
Meaning
The term ‘waift’ describes a behavior that involves being floated or carried away softly, often in a gentle manner.
Synonyms
- float
- drift
- flutter
- wave
- glide
