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Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for impermanent, lasting for only a short period
“In a vaporous moment of inspiration, Isidore had one final thought.”
Superlative for slightly wet or affected with moisture
Superlative for filled or covered over with clouds
Superlative for extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world
Superlative for in the act or state of burning or smoldering
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