Vaporous
adjective
Related to or resembling vapors or steam.
There was a vaporous mist flowing over the river in the early morning.
Often appears as...
- vaporous form
- vaporous mist
adjective
Not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand.
His plans for the future are annoyingly vaporous and uncertain.
Often appears as...
- vaporous plans
- vaporous ideas
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Related to or resembling vapors or steam.
There was a vaporous mist flowing over the river in the early morning.
Often appears as...
- vaporous form
- vaporous mist
adjective
Not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand.
His plans for the future are annoyingly vaporous and uncertain.
Often appears as...
- vaporous plans
- vaporous ideas
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Use 'vaporous' to describe something with a visible but lightweight or diffuse presence, like steam or fog.
The hills were shrouded in a vaporous haze that morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethereal Quality
Use 'vaporous' when something has an ethereal or ghostly quality, giving an impression of mystery or elusiveness.
The ghost appeared in a vaporous form, barely visible to the naked eye.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Aromas
Describe scents that seem light and diffuse through the air as 'vaporous' to emphasize their subtlety.
The room was filled with a vaporous scent of jasmine.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Use 'vaporous' to describe something with a visible but lightweight or diffuse presence, like steam or fog.
The hills were shrouded in a vaporous haze that morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethereal Quality
Use 'vaporous' when something has an ethereal or ghostly quality, giving an impression of mystery or elusiveness.
The ghost appeared in a vaporous form, barely visible to the naked eye.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Aromas
Describe scents that seem light and diffuse through the air as 'vaporous' to emphasize their subtlety.
The room was filled with a vaporous scent of jasmine.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Presence
Use 'vaporous' to describe something with a visible but lightweight or diffuse presence, like steam or fog.
The hills were shrouded in a vaporous haze that morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Ethereal Quality
Use 'vaporous' when something has an ethereal or ghostly quality, giving an impression of mystery or elusiveness.
The ghost appeared in a vaporous form, barely visible to the naked eye.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Aromas
Describe scents that seem light and diffuse through the air as 'vaporous' to emphasize their subtlety.
The room was filled with a vaporous scent of jasmine.
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Video examples
Where did the Moon come...
A synestia gives us a new way to solve the problem of the origin of the Moon. We propose that the Moon formed inside a huge, vaporous synestia. The Moon grew from magma rain that condensed out of the rock vapor.
Video examples
Where did the Moon come...
A synestia gives us a new way to solve the problem of the origin of the Moon. We propose that the Moon formed inside a huge, vaporous synestia. The Moon grew from magma rain that condensed out of the rock vapor.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Katherine Dunn
American Novelist
An intimate core of my being recognizes that there is nothing in me that can go on: there is no spark; there is no infestation of vaporous miasma that has the capacity to continue, and there is nothing in me that wishes to continue. This moment is, for me, all that there is, and I'm willing to accept it. I'm a worm; I have no soul.
Quote examples
David Means
American Writer
The more you know about Bob Dylan, the less you know. A truly enigmatic artist, Mr. Dylan's work and life offer vaporous handholds, explanations, and instructions. Attempt to grasp them, and they will only dissipate and re-form into another contexture or idea.
Quote examples
Ana de Armas
Cuban Actress
I like vaporous clothing with flowers and colors.
Quote examples
Katherine Dunn
American Novelist
An intimate core of my being recognizes that there is nothing in me that can go on: there is no spark; there is no infestation of vaporous miasma that has the capacity to continue, and there is nothing in me that wishes to continue. This moment is, for me, all that there is, and I'm willing to accept it. I'm a worm; I have no soul.
Quote examples
David Means
American Writer
The more you know about Bob Dylan, the less you know. A truly enigmatic artist, Mr. Dylan's work and life offer vaporous handholds, explanations, and instructions. Attempt to grasp them, and they will only dissipate and re-form into another contexture or idea.
Quote examples
Ana de Armas
Cuban Actress
I like vaporous clothing with flowers and colors.
Example 1 of 3
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