waxy

waxy

adj \ˈwak-sē\

wax·i·erwax·i·est

Definition of WAXY

1

: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : waxen <a waxy surface> <waxy berries>

2

: resembling wax: as a : readily shaped or molded b : marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness <a waxy complexion>

— wax·i·ness noun

Examples of WAXY

1. The polish left a waxy residue.
2. a plant with waxy leaves

First Known Use of WAXY

1552

Related to WAXY

Synonyms: malleable, moldable, shapable (or shapeable), plastic

Related Words: adaptable; bendable, bendy [chiefly British], ductile, pliable, pliant, supple, waxen, willowy; elastic, flexible, flexile, limber, resilient, workable; bending, giving, kneadable, tractable, yielding

Near Antonyms: inflexible, intractable, rigid, stiff

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Rhymes with WAXY

flaxy, maxi, taxi