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
Examples of waxy in a Sentence
The polish left a waxy residue.
a plant with waxy leaves
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
All those extra sharp points give it better grip on waxy surfaces like the exterior of a tomato and makes for fast, easy slicing.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Common culprits are menthol (a substance found in mint plants), camphor (a waxy substance from the camphor tree), benzocaine (commonly used as a pain reliever and often found in cough medicine) and beeswax.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
The justices will also consider overturning a lower-court decision blocking a controversial oil train that would allow waxy Utah crude to be transported along the Colorado River, as Tom Hesse reports for CPR News.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
All those extra sharp points give it better grip on waxy surfaces like the exterior of a tomato and makes for fast, easy slicing.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Common culprits are menthol (a substance found in mint plants), camphor (a waxy substance from the camphor tree), benzocaine (commonly used as a pain reliever and often found in cough medicine) and beeswax.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
The justices will also consider overturning a lower-court decision blocking a controversial oil train that would allow waxy Utah crude to be transported along the Colorado River, as Tom Hesse reports for CPR News.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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waxy
adjective
waxier; waxiest
1
: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax
a waxy surface
2
: resembling wax
a waxy complexion
waxy secretions
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