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waxiest

 

[ หˆwรฆks.i.ษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

glossy, lustrous, shiny

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais ceroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‹เคฎเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am wachsigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling waxy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฒะพัะบะพะฒั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej woskowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ใƒฏใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใฎใ‹ใ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus cireux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs ceroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en cireli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์™์Šค ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุดู…ุนูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce voskovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najviac voskovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€่œก่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj voลกฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaxalegasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะฑะฐะปะฐัƒั‹ะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒชแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n mumlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.