"waxily" meaning in English

See waxily in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more waxily [comparative], most waxily [superlative]
Etymology: From waxy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|waxy|ly}} waxy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} waxily (comparative more waxily, superlative most waxily)
  1. In a waxy way.
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