Synonyms of permeable

permeable

adjective

ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl 

as in penetrable

capable of being passed into or through

a permeable fabric that allows your body heat to escape will be much more comfortable in the summertime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penetrable
• porous
• pervious
• absorbent
• passable
• breathable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impermeable
• impervious
• impenetrable
• impassable
• dense
• airtight
• nonporous
• thick
• compact
• close
• watertight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permeable

Because a baby’s developing skin is much thinner and more permeable than that of an adult, experts say the risk of chemical absorption is higher. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

That's because the boundary between internal and external communications is far more permeable than many organizations realize. — Caroline Johns, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

The next slide showed the site transformed into a park, with trees, flowers, permeable pavement, and comfortable seating. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

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