Synonyms of waxy

waxy

adjective

ˈwak-sē 

as in plastic

capable of being easily molded or modeled

the children made little animals with the colorful, waxy modeling clay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plastic
• adaptable
• malleable
• moldable
• flexible
• shapable
• waxen
• yielding
• giving
• pliant
• pliable
• ductile
• bendable
• willowy
• supple
• elastic
• resilient
• bending
• bendy
• workable
• limber
• tractable
• flexile
• kneadable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rigid
• stiff
• inflexible
• intractable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waxy

Engineers even worried that slow-moving crude would congeal inside the pipeline, creating waxy buildup that could turn TAPS into the world’s biggest tube of ChapStick. — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Westman Atelier’s Lip Liner glides on the lips in a creamy wax blend that’s more high-performance conditioner with color payoff than a traditional waxy pencil. — Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to build cells, produce hormones and help with digestion. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

If not covered in additional layers and warmed swiftly, your skin turns a grayish-yellow and becomes hard and waxy. — Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026