waxier; waxiest
1
: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : waxen
a waxy surface
waxy berries
2
: resembling wax: such as
a
: readily shaped or molded
b
: marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness
a waxy complexion
waxiness noun

Examples of waxy in a Sentence

The polish left a waxy residue. a plant with waxy leaves
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The flowers have a waxy gloss and appear to be suspended in mid-air, blooming in clusters at the ends of thin 3-to-5-foot-long stems. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024 Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Ceramides are a group of waxy lipids (fats) that play an important role in skin structure. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024 White phosphorus is a waxy substance that ignites instantly when exposed to oxygen. Courtney Kube, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waxy 

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waxy was in 1552

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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

waxy

adjective
waxier; waxiest
1
: full of or covered with wax
a waxy surface
waxy berries
2
: resembling wax : waxen
a waxy complexion
waxiness noun

Medical Definition

waxy

adjective
waxier; waxiest
1
: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax
a waxy surface
2
: resembling wax
a waxy complexion
waxy secretions

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