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

The method creates a fracture network that’s more permeable than would be possible using traditional hydraulic fracturing. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026

The reconstruction of the North Village Hall Green parking lot includes replacing the asphalt parking lot with permeable brick pavers and installing new concrete sidewalks and curbs. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Also, since it’s made of small rock fragments, gravel is permeable, so water will easily seep through it and into the soil. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

Then, after about three days, the blood vessels that had become more permeable immediately after surgery to bring healing fluids to the face tighten back up again. — Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026

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