vapourous

/ˈvæpɪrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

full of or giving out vapour; having a tendency to vaporize or evaporate.

“The vapourous quality of the water made it hard to determine its temperature.”

2. adjective

lacking in substance or reality; vague or unsubstantial.

“The vapourous promises of the politician were met with skepticism by the public.”

Synonyms

  • ethereal
  • evanescent

Antonyms

  • concrete
  • substantial