waxy

adjective
UK: /ˈwæksi/
US: /ˈwæksi/

  1. Resembling wax in appearance or texture.

    1. The leaves have a waxy coating to protect them.
    2. The waxy residue on the apple made it look unappealing, even though it was fresh.

  2. Having a smooth, pale, and unhealthy appearance.

    1. She had a waxy complexion after being sick.
    2. His waxy skin and sunken eyes suggested he hadn't been sleeping well for weeks.

Synonyms

polished shiny glossy pale

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "waxy" in English means: Resembling wax in appearance or texture., Having a smooth, pale, and unhealthy appearance..

The phonetic transcription of "waxy" is /ˈwæksi/ in British English and /ˈwæksi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "waxy": polished, shiny, glossy, pale.

Example usage of "waxy": "The leaves have a waxy coating to protect them.". More examples on the page.