vaporously
|va-por-ous-ly|
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/ˈveɪpərəsli/
(vaporous)
misty or insubstantial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vaporously' originates from the Latin 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 mist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'vague or ethereal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is vague, ethereal, or insubstantial.
The mist hung vaporously over the lake, creating an ethereal scene.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 06:00