adj.
Pronunciation: ' v ā -p( ə -)r ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 1527
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