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 Crafted from recycled polyester with a water-repellent finish, the bag keeps your belongings safe and dry in the rain—especially useful if wet weather is in your travel forecast. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The tropical leaf print adds a pop of color to outdoor spaces, while the water-repellent, fade-resistant fabric is designed to stand up to sun and summer showers. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 For a fail-safe choice, go for a white fabric liner constructed of polyester, canvas, or other natural fiber iterations (that are either mildew-resistant, water-repellent, and/or machine washable). — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 The unlined, double-breasted Soffio blazer was crafted from slightly water-repellent light nubuck and embellished with gold buttons. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-repellent

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Adjective

It’s made from water-resistant material and is easy to spot clean.

— Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
The Mofiz Quick-dry Hiking Pants are a similar option for women, made from quick-drying, water-resistant fabric that has five pockets for storing daily essentials.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of water-resistant

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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

Puma's Ignite Elevate 2 provides responsive foam and a waterproof, breathable upper with stability features.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

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