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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Eggs hatch from late summer until early winter and form a waxy white covering.
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
The affected skin could feel abnormally firm or waxy, changing color from red to white or grayish-yellow, and eventually to black as your skin tissue dies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Signs of frostbite include numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin or firm or waxy skin.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
The affected skin could feel abnormally firm or waxy, changing color from red to white or grayish-yellow, and eventually to black as your skin tissue dies.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Signs of frostbite include numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin or firm or waxy skin.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waxy
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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