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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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 14 June 2025
In most versions the snow was sparse, decorative, filmic snow with giant, waxy flakes, its silence the silence of a soundstage.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Saturated fat can raise cholesterol, a waxy, fatty substance in the blood that eventually can narrow blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure.1516
Healthy swaps: Unsalted and air-fried potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, or zucchinis
7.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
During a routine eye exam, the doctor may check for a waxy buildup of demodex eggs and waste around the base of the eyelashes.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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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