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
Recent Examples on the Web
Oily skin occurs when the sebaceous glands churn out more sebum—the waxy substance that serves as your skin’s innate moisturizer—than your skin needs.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024
One of my favorite roses is Savoy Hotel, a strong shrub with waxy green leaves and pink blooms the size of tennis balls, which repeats during the summer and withstands the east winds that whip along the valley in winter.
—Plum Sykes, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
The McDonald’s bun tends to have a curious plastic, almost waxy quality to it.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
And this fall, the new(ish) closet staple is back and better than ever with chic, waxy iterations from Loewe to Nili Lotan.
—Vogue Shopping Editors, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024
One of my favorite roses is Savoy Hotel, a strong shrub with waxy green leaves and pink blooms the size of tennis balls, which repeats during the summer and withstands the east winds that whip along the valley in winter.
—Plum Sykes, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2024
The McDonald’s bun tends to have a curious plastic, almost waxy quality to it.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
And this fall, the new(ish) closet staple is back and better than ever with chic, waxy iterations from Loewe to Nili Lotan.
—Vogue Shopping Editors, Vogue, 2 Aug. 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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