Clouds drifted lazily, casting shadows below.

Meaning: The visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere moved slowly and gently in a slow and relaxed way, throwing or sending out dark areas where light is blocked.

Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, drifted means moved slowly and gently, lazily means in a slow and relaxed way, casting means throwing or sending out, shadows are dark areas where light is blocked.

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