waxen

Meanings

• adjective

  becoming or having become waxlike; soft and pliable but not melting

  - "The candle was waxen when I touched it."
  - "The sculptor worked on the waxen figure for hours."

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Antonyms

wane

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Synonyms

polish , bump off , knock off , whack , buff , burnish , furbish , polish , shine , become

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Variants

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waxen , wax , waxed , waxes , waxing

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Etymology

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From Old English wæxen, from wæx 'grow' + -en suffix forming adjectives.

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Trivia

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1. Wax is often used in the production of candles, but it can also be used in other applications such as in the manufacture of certain types of pharmaceuticals.

2. The oldest known use of wax as a writing material dates back to around 3000 BC in ancient Sumeria.

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Related Concepts

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1. wax: A natural or synthetic substance, typically yellow or translucent, that is solid at room temperature but melts at a relatively low temperature and can be molded or shaped when hot.

2. waxing: A process of increasing or growing, especially in size or extent.

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Culture

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In Dutch culture, wax figures are often used in Madame Tussauds museums and other attractions.

How to Memorize "waxen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a candle that is no longer hard and brittle, but soft and pliable. Visualize touching it and feeling its waxen texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waxen' with the feeling of a soft, pliable substance. Think of a candle or a sculpture that can be molded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'waxen' by thinking of the 'wax' that comes from a candle. The 'en' at the end makes it an adjective.

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