vaporous
adjective
Simple meaning
Related to a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
vayperuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈveɪpɚəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
Of a place: filled with vapour; foggy, misty.
Of a thing: covered or hidden by vapour, fog, or mist.
Breathing out or giving off vapour.
figuratively
Lacking depth or substance; insubstantial, thoughtless, vague.
figuratively
Of clothes or fabric: thin and translucent; filmy, gauzy.
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This meaning: Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
Used this way, vaporous is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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