Definition of waxy
waxier
;waxiest
1 : made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : waxen a waxy surface waxy berries
2 : resembling wax: such asa : readily shaped or moldedb : marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness a waxy complexion
waxiness
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Examples of waxy in a Sentence
The polish left a waxy residue.
a plant with waxy leaves
Recent Examples of waxy from the Web
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The wine shows aromas of golden apples, Bosc pear, honey, macadamia nut and a hint of smoke, finishing on a waxy note.
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But ironically, the gluey threads stick less well to insects with unprotected waxy shells.
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Now, those people can instead pull the blocky plastic earphone from their waxy orifice and squelch it into a wristband.
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First Known Use of waxy
1552
WAXY Defined for English Language Learners
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: seeming to be made of or covered in wax
WAXY Defined for Kids
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waxier
;waxiest
1 : being like wax a waxy material
2 : made of or covered with wax
3 : marked by smooth or shiny whiteness waxy skin
Medical Dictionary
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waxier
;est
1: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax a waxy surface
2: resembling wax a waxy complexion waxy secretions
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