vaporous
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va·por·ous

adjective \ˈvā-p(ə-)rəs\

Definition of VAPOROUS

1
: consisting or characteristic of vapor
2
: producing vapors : volatile
3
: containing or obscured by vapors : misty
4
a : ethereal, unsubstantial
b : consisting of or indulging in vaporings
va·por·ous·ly adverb
va·por·ous·ness noun

First Known Use of VAPOROUS

1527

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