WAXLIKE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word waxlike. (close relations)
Definition of WAXLIKE
Best Alternative Words for WAXLIKE
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gleaming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a flash of light (especially reflected light) • an appearance of reflected light adjective satellite • bright with a steady but subdued shining | ||||||||
glossy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a magazine printed on good quality paper • a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper adjective satellite • based on pretense; deceptively pleasing • (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers • reflecting light • superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||||||||
lustrous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow • brilliant • reflecting light | ||||||||
polished | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • perfected or made shiny and smooth adjective satellite • showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience • (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed • (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth | ||||||||
radiant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • radiating or as if radiating light | ||||||||
shiny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a shiny surface or coating adjective satellite • reflecting light • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | ||||||||
silky | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk | ||||||||
slick | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a slippery smoothness • a magazine printed on good quality paper • a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water • a trowel used to make a surface slick adjective satellite • made slick by e.g. ice or grease • superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject • having only superficial plausibility • having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk • marked by skill in deception verb • make slick or smooth • give a smooth and glossy appearance | ||||||||
smooth | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence noun • the act of smoothing adjective satellite • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication • smooth and unconstrained in movement • lacking obstructions or difficulties • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing • make (a surface) shine • free from obstructions | ||||||||
waxen | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • made of or covered with wax adjective satellite • having the paleness of wax | ||||||||
waxy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • made of or covered with wax • easily impressed or influenced adjective satellite • capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking • having the paleness of wax |