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Waxen: meaning, definitions and examples

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waxen

 

[ หˆwaksษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

The term 'waxen' refers to a pale, smooth, and often delicate appearance, reminiscent of wax. It is commonly used to describe someone's complexion, suggesting an unhealthy or ghostly quality. Additionally, it can denote an artificial or insincere quality, indicating that something looks more like a wax representation than a true entity. The word is often used in literature to convey a sense of eeriness or fragility, particularly in relation to faces or skin.

Synonyms

blanched, pale, sallow, wan.

Examples of usage

  • Her waxen face betrayed her illness.
  • The doll had a waxen sheen, making it seem lifelike.
  • He had a waxen appearance after spending too long indoors.
  • The painter captured the waxen glow of her skin beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "waxen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wachsartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lilin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพัะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ woskowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cireux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ceroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mum gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™์Šค ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voskovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voskovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œก่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voskovni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaxandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปา›ั‹า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ceroso

Etymology

The word 'waxen' originates from the Old English 'weaxen', which derives from 'weax', meaning 'wax'. The use of 'wax' dates back to Germanic roots, where it referred to the natural substance used for various purposes, including making candles and coating objects. Over time, the term evolved to describe something that resembled or was made of wax. The adjective 'waxen' began appearing in English literature around the 14th century, where it was used to convey not just the physical properties of wax but also to evoke images of fragility, softness, and an unnatural pallor. This connotation has persisted through the centuries, with 'waxen' often used in poetic and descriptive contexts to enhance the imagery surrounding characters or objects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,115, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.