vaporous
|va/por/ous|
C1
/ˈveɪpərəs/
misty or insubstantial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vaporous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vaporosus,' where 'vapor' meant 'steam or mist.'
Historical Evolution
'vaporosus' transformed into the Old French word 'vaporous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vaporous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of vapor or steam,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'misty or insubstantial.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of or resembling vapor; misty or foggy.
The morning was vaporous, with a thick fog covering the fields.
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Adjective 2
lacking substance or clarity; insubstantial.
His vaporous ideas were difficult to grasp.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45