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WAXING

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Waxing.

Waxing - as an adjective

(of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

Example: "The waxing moon passes from new to full"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
waning

Waxing - as a noun

The application of wax to a surface

A gradual increase in magnitude or extent

Example: "The waxing of the moon"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
waning

Waxing - 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

"I need to schedule a waxing appointment for next week."
"Her waxing at the salon was painful but effective."
"The therapist used hot wax for the bikini waxing."
"She prefers waxing to shaving for hair removal."
"The esthetician recommended regular waxing for smoother skin."
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Word Game Points

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

WAXING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is WAXING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, waxing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAXING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is WAXING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, waxing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAXING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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