drifted

1. be in motion due to some air or water currentExamples: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"Synonyms: be adrift, blow, drift, float

2. wander from a direct course or at randomExamples: "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"; "don't drift from the set course"Synonyms: drift, err, stray

3. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employmentExamples: "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"Synonyms: cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray

4. vary or move from a fixed point or courseExamples: "stock prices are drifting higher"Synonyms: drift

5. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freelyExamples: "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"Synonyms: drift, freewheel

6. move in an unhurried fashionExamples: "The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests"Synonyms: drift