1. in a manner characterized by drifting; moving slowly or aimlessly without direction or control
Usage: literary or poetic usage; often describes movement through water, air, or figuratively through time or thought

Examples

• The boat moved driftingly across the calm lake.
• She spoke driftingly, her thoughts scattered and unfocused.
• Clouds floated driftingly through the summer sky.
• He walked driftingly through the city streets, with no particular destination in mind.
• The conversation drifted driftingly from one topic to another.