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waxy

/ˈwæksi/
/ˈwæksi/
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Other forms: waxier; waxiest; waxily

Definitions of waxy
  1. adjective
    made of or covered with wax
    “careful, the floor is waxy
    synonyms: waxen
  2. adjective
    having the paleness of wax
    “a thin face with a waxy paleness”
    synonyms: waxen, waxlike
    colorless, colourless
    weak in color; not colorful
  3. adjective
    capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
    synonyms: bendable, pliable, pliant
    flexible, flexile
    able to flex; able to bend easily
  4. adjective
    easily impressed or influenced
    “a waxy mind”
    easy
    readily exploited or tricked
    spinnable
    capable or susceptible to being influenced by biased information
    plastic, pliant
    capable of being influenced or formed
    susceptible
    easily impressed emotionally
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