Definitions

1. adjective

containing or resembling vapor; faintly perceived or vaguely suggested

“The vaporous mist obscured the view from the mountaintop.”

2. adjective

full of or characterized by vapor or gas

“The vaporous atmosphere in the abandoned mine made it difficult to breathe.”

3. noun

a substance, especially a gas, that rises or floats in the air

“The vapors from the cooking oil filled the kitchen.”

4. noun

a faint or evanescent suggestion or impression

“The vapors of a distant memory lingered in her mind.”