Adrift Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Adrift

Meaning 1 : aimlessly drifting

    Synonyms : afloat,  aimless,  directionless,  planless,  rudderless,  undirected
Meaning 2 : afloat on the surface of a body of water

    Example : after the storm the boats were adrift

Meaning 3 : floating freely; not anchored

    Example : the boat was set adrift

Meaning 4 : off course, wandering aimlessly

    Example : there was a search for beauty that had somehow gone adrift