waxy

• Décrit quelque chose qui a la texture, l'apparence ou la consistance de la cire; également, de manière figurée, une peau ou un teint pâle et lisse, ou une qualité excessivement polie ou onctueuse.

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

1. Made of or covered with waxB1formal

   Composed of or coated with a layer of wax.

   Cireux, qui est fait de ou recouvert de cire

   • 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.

   Synonymeswaxedwaxenwaxlike

   Antonymesunwaxed

2. Easily impressed or influencedC1informal

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

   facile à influencer

   • 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.

   Synonymescompliantcredulousdocilegullibleimpressionablemalleablepersuadablepliablesusceptibletractableyielding

   Antonymesfirminflexibleobstinatestubbornunyielding

3. Flexible or pliableB2formal

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

   flexible, malléable

   • 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.

   Synonymesbendableductileflexiblelimbermalleablepliablesupple

   Antonymeshardinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

4. Pale like waxB2formal

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

   cireux (pâle comme de la cire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesashenpalepallidpastysallowwanwaxen

   Antonymesbloomingbronzedflushedglowingrosyruddysanguine