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waxy Definition and Meaning in English (waxy definition)

adjective
Synonyms:ceraceouswaxengreasy
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Waxy definition: Resembling wax in consistency or appearance, often smooth, pale, or somewhat translucent.

Definitions of Waxy

  1. 1adjective

    Resembling wax in consistency or appearance, often smooth, pale, or somewhat translucent.

  2. 2adjective

    Covered with or full of wax, or having a surface that feels like wax.

Example Sentences

casual

“The waxy coating on the apple made it shine.”

casual

“Her skin looked waxy and pale after the long illness.”

formal

“Some plants have waxy leaves to prevent water loss.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

unwaxedroughdry

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlewaxed
present participlewaxing
nounwax
nounwaxiness

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