Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waxing
verb
/ˈwæksɪŋ/
Definition
The process of growing larger or more intense.
Examples
- The waxing moon illuminates the night sky, growing brighter each night.
- As the project progresses, the team’s confidence is waxing.
- She enjoys waxing her car to keep it shiny and new.
Meaning
Waxing refers to an increase in size, intensity, or importance over time. It can describe a variety of things, such as the moon’s phases, a person’s feelings, or even a process in arts like waxing a surface.
Synonyms
- increasing
- growing
- expanding
- mounting
