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waxy Synonyms

Another word for waxy

Choosing another word for waxy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling wax in texture, consistency, or appearance; smooth, pliable, or covered with a wax-like coating.

Usage Example

"The tropical plant has thick, waxen leaves that help it retain moisture in hot climates."

Strongest
waxen
Strong
ceraceous
slick
Weak
smooth
glossy
pliable

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a pale, translucent, or bloodless complexion, often due to illness, exhaustion, or shock.

Usage Example

"After three days of fighting the fever, the patient's skin looked pale and waxen."

Strongest
waxen
Strong
pallid
wan
pasty
sallow
pale
ashen

• adjective (Context 3)

Having a firm, moist flesh with low starch content that holds its shape well when cooked (especially of certain varieties of potatoes or corn).

Usage Example

"For a classic potato salad, use firm potatoes like red bliss or fingerlings so the pieces do not fall apart."

Strong
firm
Weak
dense

Opposites of waxy

The opposite of waxy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

floury
mealy
flushed
ruddy
starchy
rosy
glowing
rough
See all opposites of waxy

• Nearby Words

waxwing
waxwork
waxworks
waxy
way
wayback
waybill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waxy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waxy
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