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Definition of waxy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
materialmade of or covered with wax
- The waxy coating protected the fruit.
2.
like waxresembling wax in appearance or texture
- The waxy leaves of the plant shone under the sunlight..
3.
moldableeasily molded or pliable
- The waxy substance was shaped into beautiful sculptures..
4.
- He got waxy when things didn't go his way.
Origin of waxy
Old English, weax (wax) + -y (adjective suffix)
Terms with waxy included in their meaning
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beekeeping
waxy structure made by bees with hexagonal cells
art
related to drawings made using waxy color sticks
food wrapping
paper with waxy coating, often used to wrap food
natural product
waxy substance produced by bees
material
waxy white substance from oil or coal used in candles
material
waxy solid from petroleum used in candles, coatings, or lubrication
plants
tropical climbing plant with waxy leaves and flowers
fruit uses
large fruit with waxy coating used in food and remedies
chemical military
toxic waxy substance that ignites in air, used in weapons
animals
bird with waxy red wing tips often found in flocks
north american bird
medium-sized North American bird with waxy red wing tips
natural paraffin
waxy mineral substance often containing hydrocarbons from rocks or petroleum
biology
waxy substance formed during decomposition of body in moist conditions
perfume ingredient
waxy substance from sperm whales used in perfumes
medical
waxy protein deposited in tissues in amyloidosis
botany
any North American shrub of genus Myrica with waxy berries
plants
shrub with waxy coating found in Mexico
medical
waxy covering at the base of the upper beak in birds
waxy substance
white wax from ozocerite used in cosmetics and polishes
writing tool
waxy pencil for writing on smooth surfaces
botany
form a waxy layer on plant surfaces
ear secretion
waxy substance secreted in the ear canal
plant
covered with a powdery or waxy bloom
theater
waxy makeup used by actors on stage
Examples of waxy in a sentence
Waxy leaves help the plant retain moisture. The candle had a waxy surface. Her waxy complexion worried the doctor. The waxy texture made it easy to mold. Her waxy skin felt smooth to the touch. She became waxy when the meeting was delayed.
His waxy demeanor was evident during the argument.
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- French:ciré, cireux, ...
- German:wachsartig, wachsig, ...
- Italian:ceroso, malleabile, ...
- Spanish:encerado, maleable, ...
- Portuguese:ceroso, flexível, ...
- Chinese:蜡质的, 似蜡的, ...
- Japanese:ワックス状の, 蝋のような, ...
- Arabic:شَمْعِيّ, قابِل لِلتَّشْكِيل, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁעֲוָתִי, שַׁעֲוָתִי, ...
- Russian:восковой, как воск, ...
- Ukrainian:восковий, пластичний, ...
- Hindi:मोमी, मोम जैसा, ...
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