vaporing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈveɪpərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈveɪpərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who speaks in a pompous or boastful manner, often without substance.
Example
His vaporing comments during the meeting made everyone roll their eyes.
Conversation
Did you hear Mark's vaporing about his new car?
Yeah, he always gets so carried away with his stories.
I know! Sometimes I wonder if he's just being vaporing to impress everyone.
It's possible! He loves being the center of attention.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pompous
pretentious
grandiose
Antonyms
humble
modest
unassuming
noun
Definition
The act of speaking in a boastful or exaggerated manner, often without substance or truth.
Example
His vaporings about his achievements were met with skepticism by his friends.
Conversation
Did you hear his speech at the event last night?
Yeah, it was filled with so much vaporing that I could barely focus.
I know, right? It felt more like a performance than a real message.
Root Explanation
Vaporing → It is formed from "vapor" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or mist) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "vaporing" refers to the action of producing or emitting vapor or steam.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vapor' as steam or mist, and remember that 'vaporing' means the action of producing that steam.
Visually Confused Words
poring
pouring
aspring