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waxen

UK
/ˈwæksən/
US
/ˈwæksən/

Translations

waxenadjective
more waxen
Comp.
most waxen
Super.
UK
/ˈwæksən/
US
/ˈwæksən/
The waxen figure in the museum looked almost lifelike.
Восковая фигура в музее выглядела почти как живая.
Additional translations
восковидный
Synonyms
lifeless
ashen
sallow
blanched
colorless
pale
Antonyms
sanguine
rosy
flushed
waxenpast participle
UK
/ˈwæksən/
US
/ˈwæksən/
Archaic past participle of the verb "wax" (to grow).
Synonyms
waxy
waxlike
pale
pallid
wan
ashen
bloodless
anemic
pale-faced
wax-coloured

Definitions

waxenadjective
Having a smooth, pale, and shiny appearance, resembling wax.
The waxen complexion of the mannequin made it look almost lifelike.
Lacking vitality or color, appearing lifeless or unnatural.
After the long illness, her face had a waxen quality that worried her family.
Made of or covered with wax.
She lit the waxen candles on the mantle.
waxenpast participle
Grown; having increased in size or extent (archaic).
The moon was waxen and bright against the night sky.
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