Definition

The state or quality of being like vapor; having a light, airy, or insubstantial quality.

Example

The vaporousness of the mist made the landscape look dreamlike.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the vaporousness of the fog in the morning?

Yeah, it makes everything look so dreamy and surreal!

I love how it gives the trees a mystical appearance.

Absolutely! It’s like stepping into a different world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaporousness → It is formed from "vapor" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or mist) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "vaporousness" refers to the state of being full of vapor or misty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vapor' as steam or mist, and remember that 'vaporousness' means the state of being full of vapor.

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