gaseous UK /ˈɡeisiəs/US /ˈɡæsiəs/ adjective3 •Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).At room temperature, oxygen remains in a gaseous state.The mixture produced a gaseous vapor when heated. •Lacking substance or solidity; tenuous.Her gaseous explanations left everyone confused. •Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy. formsmore gaseous · most gaseous