Meaning & use
waxing
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Growing gradually larger or more powerful, as the moon does between new moon and full moon.
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The waxing moon grew fuller each night that week.
Her waxing confidence was obvious as she took on more responsibility at work.
A note on using this word
The moon's phases are traditionally divided into waxing (growing) and waning (shrinking) periods.
Words with a similar meaning
growingincreasingswelling
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Words with an opposite meaning
waningdiminishing
Another way to use it
2. noun
The cosmetic process of removing unwanted hair by applying and pulling away hardened wax.
She booked an appointment for leg waxing before the trip.
3. verb
Coating or polishing a surface with wax.
He spent the afternoon waxing the car.
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