vaporous — consisting of or characterized by vapor; lacking substance or solidity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of or characterized by vapor; lacking substance or solidity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈveɪpərəs/
Example Sentences
- The politician's vaporous speech was full of hot air but no concrete plans.
- The vaporous figure in the haunted house turned out to be just steam from old pipes.
- Her vaporous excuses evaporated when confronted with solid evidence.
vaporous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈveɪpərəs/]
consisting of or characterized by vapor; lacking substance or solidity
two hikers approach the natural hot spring as thick steam rises from the heated water. Wispy clouds of vapor swirl upward and fade into the cool morning air. The steam creates ghostly, translucent shapes that lack any solid form as they drift away. The hikers reach out trying to touch the mist, but their hands pass right through it. The vapor appears substantial from a distance but proves to have no physical presence when touched. something consisting of vapor and lacking substance or solidity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vapor meaning 'steam' or 'vapor', referring to the misty steam that rises from hot water or heated surfaces.
Breakdown
vapor (steam/mist) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The politician's vaporous speech was full of hot air but no concrete plans.”
“The vaporous figure in the haunted house turned out to be just steam from old pipes.”
“Her vaporous excuses evaporated when confronted with solid evidence.”
“The morning sun illuminated the vaporous dew rising from the lake.”
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