Pronunciation: /ˈveɪpərəs/

Definitions of vaporous

adjective relating to or resembling vapor; airy or insubstantial

Example Sentences

A1 The vaporous mist covered the mountains in the morning.

A2 She gazed at the vaporous clouds drifting lazily across the sky.

B1 The artist used vaporous brush strokes to create a dreamy effect in the painting.

B2 The vaporous aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

C1 The scientist studied the vaporous emissions from the volcano to understand its activity.

C2 The dancer moved gracefully through the vaporous stage effects, creating a mesmerizing performance.

Examples of vaporous in a Sentence

formal The vaporous clouds obscured the view of the mountains.

informal The vaporous mist made it hard to see the road ahead.

slang The vaporous smoke from the campfire smelled amazing.

figurative Her dreams were like vaporous wisps that faded upon waking.

Grammatical Forms of vaporous

past tense

vaporized

plural

vaporous

comparative

more vaporous

superlative

most vaporous

present tense

vaporize

future tense

will vaporize

perfect tense

has vaporized

continuous tense

is vaporizing

singular

vaporous

positive degree

vaporous

infinitive

vaporize

gerund

vaporizing

participle

vaporized

Origin and Evolution of vaporous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vaporous' originated from the Latin word 'vaporous' which means 'full of vapor or mist'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'vaporous' has evolved to also describe something insubstantial or lacking in substance, in addition to its original meaning of being full of vapor or mist.