Antonyms of adj hydrophobic

2 senses of hydrophobic

Sense 1
hydrophobic (vs. hydrophilic) -- (lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water)

hydrophilic (vs. hydrophobic) -- (having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water)
        => deliquescent -- ((especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air)

Sense 2
hydrophobic, aquaphobic -- (abnormally afraid of water)

INDIRECT (VIA afraid) -> unafraid, fearless -- (oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them)

Similarity of adj hydrophobic

2 senses of hydrophobic

Sense 1
hydrophobic (vs. hydrophilic) -- (lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water)

Sense 2
hydrophobic, aquaphobic -- (abnormally afraid of water)
       => afraid (predicate) (vs. unafraid) -- (filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions")