afloat
adjective
1. aimlessly drifting
Similar word(s): purposeless, adrift, aimless, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirected
2. borne on the water; floating
Similar word(s): adrift, floating, waterborne
3. covered with water
- the main deck was afloat (or awash)
Similar word(s): full, awash, flooded, inundated, overflowing
adverb
1. floating
- A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.
2. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.
- The decks are afloat.
3. Out at sea.
4. Making successful progress under one's own steam.