Meaning of waxen in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   waxen

   Definitions

   1. having the paleness of wax

   Examples

   • « the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor- Bram Stoker »
   • « the soldier turned his waxlike features toward him »
   • « a thin face with a waxy paleness »

   Synonyms

   • colorless
   • colourless

2. Qualitative Adjective

   waxen

   Definitions

   1. made of or covered with wax

   Examples

   • « waxen candles »
   • « careful, the floor is waxy »