impermeably
In impervious fashion
Impermeably describes something done in a way that prevents passage through it, especially of liquids or gases.
A surface sealed impermeably blocks water or air from penetrating.
The adverb derives from impermeable, which characterizes materials or barriers that do not allow substances to pass through them.
The container was impermeably wrapped to protect the contents from moisture.
In watertight, airtight manner
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
insulated · gasketed · bonded · laminated · soldered · welded · capped · clamped
Without allowing passage through
- invulnerablyIn a harm-proof way
- unbreakablyIncapable of being shattered
- indestructiblyWithout possibility of destruction
- durablyIn lasting manner
robustly · resiliently · unyieldingly · adamantly · stubbornly · immovably · inflexibly · intransigently
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- rainproofImpervious to precipitation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- gore-texBreathable waterproof membrane
neoprene · oilskin · tarpaulin · galoshes · slicker · waders · rubberized · waxed
Protected from harm
- armoredProtected by metal covering
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- guardedWary and restrained
- defendedShielded from harm
safeguarded · secured · sheltered · buffered · insulated · covered · enclosed · cocooned
In a hindering way
- divisivelyIn a splitting manner
- partitioningDividing into sections
- separatingDividing into parts
- isolatingSetting apart from contact
insulating · shielding · walling · fencing · excluding · demarcating
hermetically
In watertight, airtight manner
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air
enclosed · insulated · gasketed · bonded · laminated · soldered · welded · capped · clamped · fused
impenetrably
Without allowing passage through
- invulnerablyIn a harm-proof way
- unbreakablyIncapable of being shattered
- indestructiblyWithout possibility of destruction
durably · robustly · resiliently · unyieldingly · adamantly · stubbornly · immovably · inflexibly · intransigently
hydrophobic
Repels aqueous substances
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- rainproofImpervious to precipitation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
gore-tex · neoprene · oilskin · tarpaulin · galoshes · slicker · waders · rubberized · waxed · polyurethane
shielded
Protected from harm
defended · safeguarded · secured · sheltered · buffered · insulated · covered · enclosed · cocooned
obstructively
In a hindering way
- divisivelyIn a splitting manner
- partitioningDividing into sections
- separatingDividing into parts
isolating · insulating · shielding · walling · fencing · excluding · demarcating