Waxiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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waxiest
[ หwรฆks.i.ษชst ]
descriptive quality
The term 'waxiest' refers to having the most wax-like quality or texture. It is used to describe something that is the most shiny, smooth, or greasy, similar to wax. For example, a piece of fruit can be described as waxiest when it has a particularly glossy surface that makes it appear attractive or fresh. This term can also pertain to substances or materials that exhibit similar characteristics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The waxiest fruit in the market is often the most appealing.
- Among all the candles, this one has the waxiest finish.
- The artist highlighted the waxiest parts of the painting for a dramatic effect.
Translations
Translations of the word "waxiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais ceroso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคฎเฅเคฎเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช am wachsigsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling waxy
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฒะพัะบะพะฒััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej woskowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใฏใใฏในใฎใใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus cireux
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs ceroso
๐น๐ท en cireli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์์ค ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุดู ุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejvรญce voskovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ najviac voskovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ก่ดจ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj voลกฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ vaxalegasta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะฑะฐะปะฐััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แชแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn mumlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs ceroso
Etymology
The word 'waxy' originates from the Old English 'weax', which means wax. This Old English term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*waiks', which also denoted wax or beeswax. Over time, the adjective form 'waxy' evolved to describe anything that resembles wax in texture or appearance. The superlative form 'waxiest' was formed by adding the suffix '-est', indicating the highest degree of that quality. The usage of 'waxy' in various contexts has expanded, including culinary descriptions, cosmetic properties, and even characteristics of certain types of soil or plants in botany. Today, 'waxiest' retains its core meaning related to texture and shine, embodying the essence and versatility of wax as a material.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,783, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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