HyperDic: waxen

English > 2 senses of the word waxen:
ADJECTIVEpertwaxen, waxymade of or covered with wax
allwaxen, waxlike, waxyhaving the paleness of wax
English > waxen: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningmade of or covered with wax.
Example"waxen candles"
Synonymwaxy
Spanishcéreo, ceroso, sedoso
Catalanceri, cerós
Nounswaxany of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin
English > waxen: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving the paleness of wax.
Example"the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor"- Bram Stoker
Synonymswaxlike, waxy
Broadercolorless, colourlessWeak in color

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