impervious

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Adjective impervious has 1 sense

impervious, imperviable - not admitting of passage or capable of being affected; "a material impervious to water"; "someone impervious to argument"
Antonyms: pervious, receptive

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Impervious

Definition:

Impervious (adjective) - not allowing fluid or light to pass through; unable to be affected, influenced, or disturbed.

Sense 1:

Impenetrable or impermeable.

Sample Sentence: The thick concrete walls were impervious to the sound of the loud construction outside.

Sense 2:

Resistant or unresponsive.

Sample Sentence: She remained impervious to his attempts to win her affection.

Sense 3:

Incapable of being harmed or damaged.

Sample Sentence: The superhero's suit was impervious to all types of weapons.

Sense 4:

Not allowing passage or entrance.

Sample Sentence: The locked gate was impervious to trespassers.

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