hermetic

adjective
UK: /hɜːˈmɛtɪk/
US: /hərˈmɛtɪk/

  1. Airtight; completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air or other gases.

    1. The container is hermetic so food stays fresh.
    2. The old submarine had a hermetic seal that kept the crew safe under pressure.

  2. Not affected by outward things or influences; isolated.

    1. His ideas were hermetic and hard to grasp.
    2. The writer lived a hermetic life, rarely interacting with the outside world.

  3. Relating to an occult or alchemical tradition.

    1. The book contained hermetic wisdom passed down through generations.
    2. He explored the hermetic principles of alchemy and their relation to the cosmos.

Synonyms

airtight watertight isolated reclusive occult esoteric

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hermetic" in English means: Airtight; completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air or other gases., Not affected by outward things or influences; isolated., Relating to an occult or alchemical tradition..

The phonetic transcription of "hermetic" is /hɜːˈmɛtɪk/ in British English and /hərˈmɛtɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hermetic": airtight, watertight, isolated, reclusive, occult, esoteric.

Example usage of "hermetic": "The container is hermetic so food stays fresh.". More examples on the page.