was steaming (food), soared, was hovering
Она чувствовала себя так, будто парила.
She felt as if she were floating.
Она парила рис на пару.
She steamed rice.
Она парила брокколи на пару.
She steamed broccoli.
Она как будто парила в воздухе.
She seemed to be floating in the air.
— Сладкая жизнь (1960)