waxiest
Shiniest from buffing
Waxiest is the superlative of waxy—having the most wax-like qualities.
Something waxiest has the greatest resemblance to wax in texture, sheen, or pliability: The waxiest apple in the bunch gleamed under the fluorescent lights.
Skin described as waxiest looks unnaturally smooth or pale, suggesting illness or artificiality.
Flammable waxy petroleum derivative
- candleWax stick with wick
- sealingMaking impermeable
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
- encausticHeat-fixed wax medium
crayon · surfboard · carnauba · lanolin · cerumen · taper · votive · comb
Apt to adhere
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
malleable · pliable · soft · yielding · moldable · smooth · supple · gummy
Smooth and shiny
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- buffedRubbed to shine
- sleekSmooth and elegant
gleaming · polished · radiant · reflective · glimmering · satiny · silken · glowing
Smooth by rubbing
- residueMatter left behind
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- filmMovie or coating
- layerSingle thickness of material
waterproofing · impregnation · sealant · barrier · finish · application · treatment · protective
paraffin
Flammable waxy petroleum derivative
encaustic · crayon · surfboard · carnauba · lanolin · cerumen · taper · votive · comb
sticky
Apt to adhere
slick · malleable · pliable · soft · yielding · moldable · smooth · supple · gummy · thick
glossy
Smooth and shiny
sleek · gleaming · polished · radiant · reflective · glimmering · satiny · silken · glowing · bright
polish
Smooth by rubbing
layer · waterproofing · impregnation · sealant · barrier · finish · application · treatment · protective · emulsion