Definition

Having the quality of being light, airy, or insubstantial, often resembling vapor or mist.

Example

The vaporous clouds floated gently across the sky, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how vaporous the clouds look at sunset?

Yeah, they always seem to take on such a dreamy quality.

It’s like they’re almost floating in a different world.

Definitely! It makes the whole sky feel more magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaporous → It is formed from "vapor" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or mist) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "vaporous" means full of vapor or resembling vapor, often implying something that is insubstantial or ethereal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vapor' as steam or mist, and remember that 'vaporous' describes something that is full of vapor or has a misty quality.

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