Choice of Words: Gentle means mild and not violent. Breeze is a gentle wind. Blew means to move air. Past means by or beyond something.
Alternative Expressions
A soft wind drifted by him.
Meaning: This means a gentle wind moved slowly and gently past the person.
Choice of Words:Soft means gentle and not rough. Wind means air that is moving. Drifted means moved slowly and gently. By means past something. Him refers to the person the wind blew by.
A light breeze wafted past him.
Meaning: This means a light and refreshing wind moved gently through the air and went by the person.
Choice of Words:Light means not heavy or strong. Breeze means a light wind that is refreshing. Wafted means moved gently through the air. Past means by or beyond something. Him refers to the person the breeze blew by.