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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The herb has evolved to withstand drought, with waxy leaves that minimize water loss and a deep root system that can access moisture even in poor soil.
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
For a chunkier mash, red potatoes, which are waxy with a lower starch content, hold their shape nicely when boiled.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Uh oh—that box of crayons has melted into a waxy mess.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Rich, velvety, and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins end on a finish that lasts forever.
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Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
For a chunkier mash, red potatoes, which are waxy with a lower starch content, hold their shape nicely when boiled.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
Uh oh—that box of crayons has melted into a waxy mess.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Rich, velvety, and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins end on a finish that lasts forever.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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