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waxen

/ˈwæk.sən/

Tradução: Adjetivo literário ou arcaico que descreve algo feito de cera ou semelhante à cera, usado frequentemente para a pele pálida, lisa e amarelada.

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adjective

/ˈwæk.sən/C2formalobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo literário ou arcaico que descreve algo feito de cera ou semelhante à cera, usado frequentemente para a pele pálida, lisa e amarelada.

An archaic or literary adjective describing something that is made of or resembles wax, often used to describe a pale or smooth complexion.

  1. Made of or covered with waxC1formal

    Composed of or coated with wax, giving a smooth, often shiny surface.

    ptDe cera

    • The museum displayed a collection of waxen figures of historical leaders.
    • She lit a waxen candle that smelled of honey.
    • The artist used a waxen finish to protect the sculpture.

    Sinônimoswaxedwaxlikewaxy

  2. Pale or pallid like waxC1formal

    Having a pale, smooth, and often lifeless complexion resembling the appearance of wax.

    ptCéreo

    • His face was waxen, drained of all color after the long illness.
    • The moonlight gave her skin a waxen, almost ghostly glow.
    • He looked at the waxen features of the corpse, still and cold.

    Sinônimosashenblanchedcadaverouscolorlesspalepallidpastysallowwanwaxy

    Antônimosflushedglowinghealthypinkrosyruddy

Formas
  • more waxen comparative form
  • most waxen superlative form