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waft Synonyms

Another word for waft

Choosing another word for waft depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pass or cause to pass gently and smoothly through the air or over water (especially of a scent, sound, or light substance).

Usage Example

"The sweet aroma of jasmine wafted through the open bedroom window."

Strongest
drift
float
Strong
glide
breeze
carry

• noun (Context 2)

A gentle movement or current of air, or a scent or sound carried lightly through the air.

Usage Example

"A sudden whiff of freshly brewed coffee greeted us as we stepped into the cafe."

Strongest
whiff
Strong
breeze
puff
breath
zephyr
Weak
gust

Opposites of waft

The opposite of waft shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

plummet
sink
See all opposites of waft

• Nearby Words

waffle
waffler
waffly
waft
wag
wage
waged

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waft. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waft
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