adj
waxed
WAKST
Waxed (adj) means Coated or treated with wax, usually to make something shiny, smooth, or water-resistant. Example: “He wore a waxed jacket to keep the rain off.”
adj
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Coated or treated with wax, usually to make something shiny, smooth, or water-resistant.
"He wore a waxed jacket to keep the rain off."
How to use waxed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreated with a layer of wax.
Common pairings
waxed jacket
waxed paper
waxed floor
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more waxed
- Superlative
- most waxed
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He wore a _____ jacket to keep the rain off.
Antonyms
unwaxed
Rhymes for waxed
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What does “waxed” mean?
The word “waxed” means coated or treated with wax, usually to make something shiny, smooth, or water-resistant. In plain terms, treated with a layer of wax.
How do you pronounce “waxed”?
“Waxed” is pronounced WAKST (/ˈwækst/ in IPA).
How do you use “waxed” in a sentence?
Here is “waxed” used in a sentence: “He wore a waxed jacket to keep the rain off.”
What part of speech is “waxed”?
“Waxed” is an adjective.
