Meaning of waxen in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    waxen

    Definitions

    1. made of or covered with wax

    Examples

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

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