Waxen
adjective
Looking or seeming similar to wax, in color or feel.
His skin was pale and waxen, lacking its usual warmth.
adjective
Made of wax.
The waxen statue was so lifelike, it startled me.
verb
Past participle of 'to wax', meaning to grow or become.
The moon waxen full is a sign of an approaching full moon.
Usage tips
Poetic
adjective
Looking or seeming similar to wax, in color or feel.
His skin was pale and waxen, lacking its usual warmth.
adjective
Made of wax.
The waxen statue was so lifelike, it startled me.
verb
Past participle of 'to wax', meaning to grow or become.
The moon waxen full is a sign of an approaching full moon.
Usage tips
Poetic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unhealthy Appearance
Used to describe someone's complexion as sickly or lifeless, often due to illness or shock.
After receiving the news, her face turned waxen with shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Glossy
'Waxen' implies a matte texture, lacking shine or luster.
Under the dim light, his waxen complexion seemed even more ghostlike.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethereal Quality
Can evoke an otherworldly or delicate beauty, often used in literature.
The waxen petals of the white rose shimmered in the moonlight.
Pro Tip 1/3Unhealthy Appearance
Used to describe someone's complexion as sickly or lifeless, often due to illness or shock.
After receiving the news, her face turned waxen with shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Glossy
'Waxen' implies a matte texture, lacking shine or luster.
Under the dim light, his waxen complexion seemed even more ghostlike.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethereal Quality
Can evoke an otherworldly or delicate beauty, often used in literature.
The waxen petals of the white rose shimmered in the moonlight.
Pro Tip 1/3Unhealthy Appearance
Used to describe someone's complexion as sickly or lifeless, often due to illness or shock.
After receiving the news, her face turned waxen with shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Glossy
'Waxen' implies a matte texture, lacking shine or luster.
Under the dim light, his waxen complexion seemed even more ghostlike.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethereal Quality
Can evoke an otherworldly or delicate beauty, often used in literature.
The waxen petals of the white rose shimmered in the moonlight.
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Quote examples
Bram Stoker
Irish Writer
I saw the Count lying within the box upon the earth, some of which the rude falling from the cart had scattered over him. He was deathly pale, just like a waxen image, and the red eyes glared with the horrible vindictive look which I knew so well.
Quote examples
Bram Stoker
Irish Writer
I saw the Count lying within the box upon the earth, some of which the rude falling from the cart had scattered over him. He was deathly pale, just like a waxen image, and the red eyes glared with the horrible vindictive look which I knew so well.
Example 1 of 1
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