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

If not covered in additional layers and warmed swiftly, your skin turns a grayish-yellow and becomes hard and waxy. —Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026

To help keep their moisture levels in check and protect themselves from wind, desert plants often have spiny, waxy, or hairy leaves. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026

Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

White Potatoes Best for: Skin-on mashed potatoes White potatoes are considered an all-purpose potato with both starchy and waxy qualities, according to Hill. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2026

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