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Comparative for resembling or consisting of vapor or gas
“The vaporous gases are less destructive than liquid gases, and when these gases contaminate the supplies, the contamination can be removed with little difficulty and within short limits of time.”
Comparative for foggy, especially due to being obscured by vapor
“We looked up to examine the composition of this vaporous mist, and to ascertain whether we might call it a haze, mist, or fog.”
Comparative for flammable and easily set on fire
“Keep the vaporous and flammable chemicals in a dark place with cold temperature, away from fire or direct sun exposure.”
Comparative for fanciful or not likely to be true
“So it is evident, if your calculations are based on your erroneous assumption, the whole of your stupid and vaporous argument falls to the ground.”
Comparative for impermanent, lasting for only a short period
“In a vaporous moment of inspiration, Isidore had one final thought.”
Comparative for slightly wet or affected with moisture
Comparative for filled or covered over with clouds
Comparative for extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world
Comparative for in the act or state of burning or smoldering
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