Waxy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ๏ธ
waxy
[ หwaksi ]
texture description
The term 'waxy' refers to a texture that is smooth, shiny, and resembles that of wax. This quality can be seen in various substances, including certain fruits and vegetables, which have a protective waxy coating. In a broader sense, it can describe the appearance of skin or surfaces that have an unusual sheen or slickness. In some contexts, 'waxy' can also refer to the look of processed or artificial materials that mimic the properties of natural wax.
Synonyms
glossy, lustrous, shiny, smooth
Examples of usage
- The waxy skin of the banana makes it easy to peel.
- He noticed a waxy finish on the new car.
- The candle had a lovely waxy aroma.
- The leaves of the plant had a waxy texture.
Translations
Translations of the word "waxy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ceroso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฎ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wachsig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlilin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ woskowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใใฏในใฎ
๐ซ๐ท cireux
๐ช๐ธ ceroso
๐น๐ท mumlu
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ค ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุนู
๐จ๐ฟ voskovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ voskovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ก็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ voskast
๐ฎ๐ธ vaxkenndur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะผาฑะทะดะฐา ัำััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แชWaxy
๐ฆ๐ฟ mumlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ ceroso
Word origin
The word 'waxy' originates from the Old English term 'wรฆcx', which means wax. The transition through Middle English, where it was rendered as 'waxe', reflects the materiality associated with beeswax and its uses in candle-making and preservation. Over time, the term evolved to describe not only the substance but also textures and appearances that evoke the smooth, glossy characteristics of wax. The use of the word has expanded into various fields, from botany, where it describes the surface quality of plants, to cosmetic science, where it can refer to certain formulations. Today, 'waxy' is commonly used in everyday language to describe anything that has similar properties to wax in terms of sheen and texture.