waxy

adjective

ˈwak-sē 

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

Synonyms

• malleable
• moldable
• plastic
• shapable
• shapeable

Examples of waxy in a Sentence

The polish left a waxy residue.

a plant with waxy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

By essentially wearing this waxy substance on their own bodies, the crickets reduce ant aggression and are accepted by the ants as a nest-mate, according to the study. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025

Their names are derived from the waxy substance in their heads, which is called spermaceti. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 May 2025

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all body cells and plays a crucial role in ensuring cells function normally. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 2 May 2025

Adults have a waxy cottony-looking coating, while immature bugs are smaller but similar. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for waxy

• maxi
• taxi
• epitaxy

Kids Definition

waxy

adjective

ˈwak-sē 

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

ˈwak-sē 

waxier; waxiest

1

: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax

a waxy surface

2

: resembling wax

a waxy complexion

waxy secretions