Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the vapours
noun
/ðə ˈveɪpəz/
Definition
A feeling of faintness or light-headedness, often associated with emotional distress.
Examples
- She felt the vapours coming on as she waited to deliver her speech.
- After standing up too quickly, he experienced the vapours and had to sit down.
- The thought of confronting her long-lost friend gave her the vapours.
Meaning
The vapours usually refer to a temporary sensation of dizziness, weakness, or a sense of impending fainting, often triggered by stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions.
Synonyms
- dizziness
- faintness
- light-headedness
- nausea
- weakness
