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 of waxy

• plastic

Examples of waxy in a Sentence

The polish left a waxy residue.

a plant with waxy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

When sprayed on broadleaf evergreens, the anti-desiccant forms a clear, waxy protective coating that reduces water loss. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026

The tiny nymphs leave waxy, white excretions on the leaves. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Jan. 2026

Keep moving to a clean section of the cloth to prevent the waxy crayon from redepositing. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025

Up close, though, judges noticed that some of the magic faded a bit: the branches appeared waxy, and judge Jill Connard pointed out that the needles are also flat, which takes away from the realism. —Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 27 Nov. 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