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WAXEN

(adj., adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Waxen.

Waxen - as an adjective

Made of or covered with wax

Example: "Waxen candles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waxy

Waxen - as an adjective satellite

Having the paleness of wax

Example: "The poor face with the same awful waxen pallor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waxlikewaxy

Waxen - as a verb

To apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny.

To remove hair at the roots from (a part of the body) by coating the skin with a film of wax that is then pulled away sharply.

To defeat utterly.

To kill, especially to murder a person.

(usually of a musical or oral performance) to record.

To increasingly assume the specified characteristic.

To grow.

(of the moon) to appear larger each night as a progression from a new moon to a full moon.

(of the tide) to move from low tide to high tide.

Example Sentences

"Her skin had a waxen pallor, indicating that she was unwell."
"The waxen moon cast a soft glow over the dark night sky."
"He held a waxen candle in his hand as he entered the dimly lit room."
"The little girl had a waxen doll with eyes that seemed to follow you."
"The artist used a waxen medium to sculpt the intricate details of the statue."
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Word Game Points

Is WAXEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, waxen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAXEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is WAXEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, waxen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAXEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WAXEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, waxen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAXEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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