aloof | (adjective) remote in manner | Synonyms: distant, upstage |
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bombproof | (adjective) able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells | Synonyms: shellproof |
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bulletproof | (adjective) not penetrable by bullets | - |
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(adjective) without flaws or loopholes | Synonyms: ironclad, unassailable, unshakable, watertight |
burglarproof | (adjective) secure against burglary | - |
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creaseproof | (adjective) of fabric that does not wrinkle easily | Synonyms: crease-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, wrinkleproof |
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fireproof | (adjective) impervious to damage by fire | - |
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flameproof | (adjective) resistant to catching fire | Synonyms: flame-retardant |
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foolproof | (adjective) not liable to failure | Synonyms: unfailing |
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greaseproof | (adjective) resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax | - |
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leakproof | (adjective) not subject to leaks | - |
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lightproof | (adjective) not penetrable by light | Synonyms: light-tight |
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mothproof | (adjective) resistant to damage by moths | Synonyms: moth-resistant |
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proof | (adjective) (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand | - |
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rainproof | (adjective) not permitting the passage of water | Synonyms: waterproof, waterproofed |
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runproof | (adjective) (of hosiery) resistant to runs or (in Britain) ladders | Synonyms: ladder-proof, run-resistant |
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rustproof | (adjective) treated against rusting | Synonyms: rustproofed |
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shatterproof | (adjective) resistant to shattering or splintering | Synonyms: splinterless, splinterproof |
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shellproof | (adjective) able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells | Synonyms: bombproof |
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soundproof | (adjective) impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound | - |
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splinterproof | (adjective) resistant to shattering or splintering | Synonyms: shatterproof, splinterless |
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stormproof | (adjective) protected against or able to withstand storms | - |
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waterproof | (adjective) not permitting the passage of water | Synonyms: rainproof, waterproofed |
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weatherproof | (adjective) able to withstand exposure to weather without damage | - |
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wrinkleproof | (adjective) of fabric that does not wrinkle easily | Synonyms: crease-resistant, creaseproof, wrinkle-resistant |
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