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 surgery is often needed to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease, which occurs when plaque — a waxy substance primarily consisting of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and cellular waste products — builds up in the heart and associated arteries, according to Harvard Health.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Soft scales are about 1/10 to 1/4-inch long and typically are waxy, bright white and produce a sticky waste called honeydew.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Any waxy, dull, or perceptibly artificial notes would disqualify a contender.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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
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—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Soft scales are about 1/10 to 1/4-inch long and typically are waxy, bright white and produce a sticky waste called honeydew.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Any waxy, dull, or perceptibly artificial notes would disqualify a contender.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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, 17 June 2025
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxy. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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