waxy

/ˈwæksi/
adjective
  1. Made of or covered with wax, or having a smooth, shiny, and slightly greasy texture like wax.
    • The waxy coating on the apple made it look very shiny.
    • She lit a waxy candle and placed it on the table.
    • The leaves of the plant have a waxy surface that helps them hold water.
  2. Pale, smooth, and shiny in a way that looks like wax, often describing skin that looks unhealthy or artificial.
    • The mannequin's waxy skin looked almost real under the store lights.
    • After being sick for a week, his face had a waxy, pale appearance.
    • Her hands felt cold and waxy to the touch.
  3. Easily shaped or molded, like wax; soft and pliable.
    • Some cheeses have a waxy texture that makes them easy to slice thinly.
    • The warm clay was waxy and easy to form into a bowl.
    • The artist preferred a waxy type of modeling material for her sculptures.
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