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 This water-repellent walking sneaker has a removable orthotic insole, arch booster, and fitting spacers. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 11 July 2026 The water-repellent curtains pull closed all around you but still let some breeze in, and the removable cushions are nonporous and easy to clean. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 The fabric is water-repellent, so feel free to carry it near a pool or beach. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Don't Use a Clear Plastic Liner Today's shower curtain liners are typically made from synthetic materials like polyester, thanks to their water-resistant or water-repellent properties. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water-repellent

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Complement your look with the Hydrosport All Weather Sling, a water-resistant sling that keeps things safe and secure in wet conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Crafted from sleek, water-resistant nylon, Away’s spacious weekender is built to handle everything from road trips to international vacations.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 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

It’s also rated to work in temperatures as low as -20 °C (-4 °F), and is waterproof to 20 m (66 ft) without a case.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
At Hunter, find quilted rain boots with an adjustable calf fit, as well as a waterproof riding boot with a chunky lugged outsole for muddy walks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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