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wicking Antonyms

Opposite of wicking

Pinning down the opposite of wicking requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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Capable of drawing moisture away from the skin or another surface through capillary action (used especially of athletic or outdoor fabrics).

Usage Example

"She wore a lightweight, nonabsorbent shirt to stay dry and comfortable during the summer marathon."

Strong
nonabsorbent
water-repellent

Similar words to wicking

Words similar to wicking shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

moisture-wicking
absorbent
absorption
capillarity
breathable
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wicking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wicking
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