How Do You Spell WAFTED?

Pronunciation: [wˈaftɪd] (IPA)

The word "wafted" (wɒftɪd) is spelled with a "w" at the beginning, followed by the letters "aft" which sound like "ahft" (æft) in IPA phonetic transcription. The letter "e" at the end is silent, meaning it is not pronounced. "Wafted" means that something, such as a scent or sound, was carried through the air. It is typically used in a poetic or descriptive context, such as "the scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air."

WAFTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Wafted is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "waft." The term is commonly used to describe the act of moving or conveying something, such as a scent, sound, or breeze through the air in a gentle and buoyant manner. It implies a sense of effortless floating or drifting, often in a way that is light, subtle, and delicately perceptible.

    When something is wafted, it typically suggests that it is being carried through the air with grace and ease, almost as if it dances on the currents. This can apply to various elements, such as fragrances or aromas that are transported through the atmosphere, where the subtle scent wafts through a space, gently reaching the noses of those nearby. It can also refer to sounds that are carried on the wind, like soft music, distant voices, or the rustling of leaves, which seem to float and waft in the air, almost ethereal in nature.

    In addition, the term can be applied to describe the movement of air or breeze itself. A waft of air often suggests a light and delicate draft, usually a gentle puff or a mild gust that can be felt on the skin, lightly brushing against it.

    In summary, wafted refers to the graceful and effortless transportation or movement of various elements, such as scents, sounds, or breezes, through the air in a gentle, subtle, and buoyant manner.

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Etymology of WAFTED

The word wafted is derived from the Middle English word waften, which emerged in the early 14th century. This Middle English term comes from the Old North French word we­ aftier or wefter, which means to cause to float or to carry on water or wind. It is ultimately derived from the Old Norse word vafta, meaning to swing or to toss. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word gradually evolved, leading to its current form wafted.

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Conjugate verb Wafted

CONDITIONAL

I would waft
we would waft
you would waft
he/she/it would waft
they would waft

FUTURE

I will waft
we will waft
you will waft
he/she/it will waft
they will waft

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have wafted
we will have wafted
you will have wafted
he/she/it will have wafted
they will have wafted

PAST

I wafted
we wafted
you wafted
he/she/it wafted
they wafted

PAST PERFECT

I had wafted
we had wafted
you had wafted
he/she/it had wafted
they had wafted

PRESENT

I waft
we waft
you waft
he/she/it wafts
they waft

PRESENT PERFECT

I have wafted
we have wafted
you have wafted
he/she/it has wafted
they have wafted
I am wafting
we are wafting
you are wafting
he/she/it is wafting
they are wafting
I was wafting
we were wafting
you were wafting
he/she/it was wafting
they were wafting
I will be wafting
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I would have wafted
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I would be wafting
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