Definition

Having a smooth, shiny surface that resembles wax; more waxy than something else.

Example

The leaves of the plant looked waxier after the rain.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the apples look waxier this season?

Yeah, they do! It’s kind of strange, right?

I wonder if they changed something in the farming process.

Maybe they did — it might help them last longer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waxier → It is formed from "wax" (from Old English *weax*, meaning a substance that is pliable and can be molded) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix meaning more). The word "waxier" means more like wax or having the qualities of wax.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'more like wax' — the root 'wax' refers to a pliable substance, and '-ier' indicates a comparison.

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