Synonyms for Porous & Similar Words
Definition of porous
- adjective
- able to absorb fluids; "the partly porous walls of our digestive system"; "compacting the soil to make it less porous"
- full of pores or vessels or holes
- allowing passage in and out; "our unfenced and largely unpoliced border inevitably has been very porous"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "porous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like holey, leaky, permeable can replace "porous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Porous" in song lyrics
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"Which made the earth porous"
Latryx — Storm Warning
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- What are synonyms for porous?
- Synonyms for porous include: holey, leaky, permeable, poriferous.
- How many synonyms does porous have?
- Porous has 4 synonyms.