WATER-REPELLENT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

water-repellent

adjective

Definition of water-repellent

as in water-resistant

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Recent Examples of water-repellent And thanks to the fade-resistant, water-repellent cushions and durable frames, it’s built to last for seasons to come. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 Its design takes inspiration from fishing spiders, which use their long, water-repellent legs to move across the surface of calm water. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 This water-repellent walking sneaker has a removable orthotic insole, arch booster, and fitting spacers. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-repellent

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If suede is more your style, these naturally water-resistant loafers are a classic pick.

— Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
The fungus basically created a water-resistant, self-cleaning coating without any external chemicals.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of water-resistant

Adjective

For now, access appears limited to the steadily expanding group of organizations granted access to Claude Mythos Preview through Anthropic’s — not entirely watertight — private Project Glasswing initiative.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 9 June 2026
Tunnels are also not truly watertight, requiring drainage measures like sump pumps and creating maintenance and reliability issues, the group advised.

— Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of watertight

Adjective

Nike first began reinforcing the Air Force 1 Low with Gore-Tex in 2019, and the waterproof sneaker became even more hearty last year with the addition of a Vibram outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Despite living in warm-weather climates, African penguins have dense, waterproof black, white and gray feathers to protect them from the cold water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

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