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
Recent Examples on the Web
If their face seems somewhat waxy, that’s another indicator of face-swapping AI trying to blend a fake face on a real body.
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Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Slathering on a nipple balm 10 times a day can cause waxy buildup that can be uncomfortable and unhygienic.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
This is the one with the moderately glossy leaves the size of the palms of your hands on plants 18 or 20 feet tall, as opposed to the one with the very waxy, much smaller leaves on plants that grow to 8 or 10 feet tall.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
As a Topper to a Little Black Dress Offset the little black dress and its ladylike accents—an organza head scarf, dainty python handbag and midi mules—with a boxy, waxy design in an olive green.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
What differentiates this faux greenery from others is the gradient coloring of the leaves that don’t look waxy.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Other signs of frostbite include white or gray-yellow skin, numbness or unusually firm or waxy skin.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
The crud that forms there is a byproduct of cylindrical dandruff—a waxy, scaly substance that builds up at the follicle base around individual lashes—and collarettes, a.k.a., uh, mite poop.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Slathering on a nipple balm 10 times a day can cause waxy buildup that can be uncomfortable and unhygienic.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
This is the one with the moderately glossy leaves the size of the palms of your hands on plants 18 or 20 feet tall, as opposed to the one with the very waxy, much smaller leaves on plants that grow to 8 or 10 feet tall.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
As a Topper to a Little Black Dress Offset the little black dress and its ladylike accents—an organza head scarf, dainty python handbag and midi mules—with a boxy, waxy design in an olive green.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
What differentiates this faux greenery from others is the gradient coloring of the leaves that don’t look waxy.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Other signs of frostbite include white or gray-yellow skin, numbness or unusually firm or waxy skin.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
The crud that forms there is a byproduct of cylindrical dandruff—a waxy, scaly substance that builds up at the follicle base around individual lashes—and collarettes, a.k.a., uh, mite poop.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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