What does vapouring mean?
Vapouring means present participle and gerund of vapour.
Vapouring
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of vapour.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of vapour
- Boasting; blustering.
Example Sentences
All these valorous vapourings had a considerable effect in convincing certain profound sages, many of whom began to think the general a hero of unutterable loftiness and magnanimity of soul, particularly as he was continually protesting on the honour of a soldier—a marvellously high sounding asseveration.
Here, take thy satin pincushion, with thy curious half-hundred of pins in it, that you made such a vapouring about yesterday; tell them carefully, there's not one wanting.
I see– but fie, thou brainish Muse! what mean These vapourings, and brags of what by thee is seen?
Synonyms for vapouring
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Word Forms
- vapourings
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All these valorous vapourings had a considerable effect in convincing certain profound sages, many of whom began to think the general a hero of unutterable loftiness and magnanimity of soul, particularly as he was continually protesting on the honour of a soldier—a marvellously high sounding asseveration.
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