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

• plastic

Examples of waxy in a Sentence

The polish left a waxy residue.

a plant with waxy leaves

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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