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proofed

proofed

4.4
Made to resist water, dust or rust
  • adjective
  • /pruːft/
translation icon : tratado
  • It is waterproof, sweat proof, transfer resistant, all the things.

It is waterproof, sweat proof, transfer resistant, all the things.

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Examples

  • Apparently this mascara is tear proof, shower proof, sweat proof, smudge proof.

  • This jacket is waterproof, ensuring you stay dry in heavy rain.

  • Yes, this is actually crush proof, dust proof and water tight.

  • Make sure that there is pet proof screening up in your windows.

  • It's like heat resistant, you know, chip proof kind of stuff.

  • And this is also now ocean proof, sunscreen proof.

  • It's been proof, crush proof, waterproof, dust proof, anything proof you want, this phone has it.

  • This waterproof transfer proof setting spray locks in makeup with an all day matte finish.

  • It's a waterproof smudge proof body paint which I'm using as eyeliner.

  • This is their waterproof and sweat proof blush box in the shade glistening pink.

Synonyms

rustproof
vsproofed
1 4.2

Treated so metal does not get red-brown flakes and holes

is broader applying to resistance against many substances or effects
rustproofed
vsproofed
4.6

Treated so metal does not rust

is treated to resist various substances or effects not only one
waterproofed
vsproofed
3.3

Treated so clothes or shoes do not let water in

is general treatment against various substances rather than only water

Antonyms

581 4.0

At risk of being harmed, attacked or influenced

How Resistant

bulletproof
54 4.2
waterproof
35 1.6
protected
1 2.0
sealed
2.5
proofed
4.4
untreated
1 3.4

Surface Forms

proofed positive

Morphology

proofed = proof (semi-transparent) = proof + ed

Formed by adding -ed to 'proof' meaning 'make resistant'; the relation is clear morphologically but learners may be confused by the more common sense of 'proof' (evidence) and may not know 'proof' as 'resist'.

Etymology

Proofed comes from proof and the verb prove, which meant 'to test'. People used 'proof' for checking if something could 'stand against' water, fire or bullets, as in waterproof, so today proofed means made or treated to resist a particular thing.