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
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Soft scales are about 1/10 to 1/4-inch long and typically are waxy, bright white and produce a sticky waste called honeydew. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 Any waxy, dull, or perceptibly artificial notes would disqualify a contender. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025 Saturated fat can raise cholesterol, a waxy, fatty substance in the blood that eventually can narrow blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.1516 Healthy swaps: Unsalted and air-fried potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, or zucchinis 7. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025 Other times, a shapeless wilderness, a waxy moss at the root. Gioncarlo Valentine, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for waxy

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waxy was in 1552

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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

waxy

adjective
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
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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