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

Denim and leather were a popular pairing, as well as camouflage and waxy coatings. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025

Some believed the waxy top layer had been added later, masking the original contents within. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025

My mom used firm, waxy red or golden potatoes, boiled just until a knife stuck inside the largest ones reaches the center easily. —Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025

Previous research has shown that people with Parkinson’s have increased amounts of sebum — an oily, waxy substance with a distinctively musky odor — on the skin. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 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