English Synonym Finder

drifting

Definitions

The act of being carried slowly by a current of air or water.

A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing the vehicle to slide sideways through a turn.

The state of moving aimlessly or without a fixed destination.

Examples

The small boat was drifting aimlessly across the calm lake.

He felt like he was drifting through life without a clear sense of purpose.

The scent of jasmine was drifting through the open window on the evening breeze.

Synonyms

floating wandering roaming meandering straying rambling wavering

Antonyms

anchored stationary fixed settled rooted stable immobile