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sinkable Synonyms

Another word for sinkable

Choosing another word for sinkable depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of being sunk or submerged beneath the surface of a liquid, especially with reference to a ship, boat, or floating object.

Usage Example

"The tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic proved that even the largest and most heavily engineered ocean liner was ultimately submersible."

Strong
submersible
submergible

• adjective (Context 2)

In sports such as golf, basketball, or billiards, capable of being successfully made or put into the hole, basket, or pocket.

Usage Example

"With the ball resting just four feet from the cup on a flat green, the golfer knew he had a very makeable putt to win the tournament."

Strongest
makeable
Strong
hoopable

Opposites of sinkable

The opposite of sinkable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsinkable
unmakeable
buoyant
floatable
See all opposites of sinkable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sinkable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sinkable
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