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

Unlike the children, who look like waxy versions of my own, this is my husband, with the soft face and the plaid shirt and the puppy dog— Eyes. —Glamour, 7 Apr. 2026

High-starch potatoes will take a little longer to soften fully, while waxier or smaller varieties may cook faster. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026

Those who hate the waxy harshness of a traditional lip liner will adore Merit’s take. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2026

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

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