Synonyms for

Waxed

Verb / wækst / Another word for waxed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered or treated with wax

Synonyms & similar words

wane rise wax full unwaxed mount climb coated polished buffed shined smoothed glazed lubricated oiled varnished sealed protected glossed finished preserved refined creamed embellished emulsified groomed purified

Example sentences

  1. I waxed my surfboard before going to the beach.
  2. She waxed the floors to make them shiny.
  3. The candle maker waxed the wick to make it burn slowly.
  4. He waxed his mustache to make it look neat.
  5. The skier waxed his skis to make them glide better on the snow.

Quotes

  • 'I was waxing my car and a crowd gathered, so I thought I'd give them a show.' - Steven Wright
  • 'Wax on, wax off.' - Mr. Miyagi, The Karate Kid
  • 'I am glad I will not be young in a future without wilderness.' - Aldo Leopold

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