waxy

Describes something that has the texture, appearance, or consistency of wax.

• 🌐صفة تصف شيئًا له ملمس الشمع أو مظهره أو قوامه، أي أملس لامع وقد يكون طريًا قليلًا أو قابلًا للتشكيل بالحرارة.

1. Made of or covered with wax B1 formal

   Composed of or coated with a layer of wax.

   • The waxy surface of the candle reflected the light.
   • She polished the table until it had a waxy sheen.
   • The leaves of the plant have a waxy coating to prevent water loss.

   🌐شمعي

   المرادفات: waxedwaxenwaxlike

   الأضداد: unwaxed

2. Easily impressed or influenced C1 informal

   Describing a person who is pliable or easily swayed by others.

   • He was a waxy character, always agreeing with the last person he spoke to.
   • Her waxy nature made her an easy target for manipulators.
   • The manager preferred employees who were not so waxy and could stand their ground.

   🌐سَهْل الانقياد

   المرادفات: compliantcredulousdocilegullibleimpressionablemalleablepersuadablepliablesusceptibletractableyielding

   الأضداد: firminflexibleobstinatestubbornunyielding

3. Flexible or pliable B2 formal

   Capable of being bent, flexed, or twisted without breaking.

   • The waxy metal could be shaped into intricate designs.
   • The material felt waxy and could be molded easily.
   • The artist used a waxy clay that held its form well.

   🌐مرن أو قابل للثني

   المرادفات: bendableductileflexiblelimbermalleablepliablesupple

   الأضداد: hardinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

4. Pale like wax B2 formal

   Having a pale, pallid complexion resembling the color of wax.

   • Her face was waxy from the shock of the news.
   • The patient's waxy skin indicated a serious illness.
   • He looked waxy and tired after the long journey.

   🌐شاحب كالشمع

   المرادفات: ashenpalepallidpastysallowwanwaxen

   الأضداد: bloomingbronzedflushedglowingrosyruddysanguine

• waxier comparative form
• waxiest superlative form