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WAXLIKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does waxlike mean? 

WAXLIKE (adjective)
  The adjective WAXLIKE has 1 sense:

1. having the paleness of waxplay

  Familiarity information: WAXLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


WAXLIKE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having the paleness of wax

Synonyms:

waxen; waxlike; waxy

Context example:

a thin face with a waxy paleness

Similar:

colorless; colourless (weak in color; not colorful)


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