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Vocabulary Entry
waxing
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
to increase in intensity, number, amount, or degree.
Example Sentences
"The moon is waxing, moving toward a full moon."
"Her enthusiasm for the project is waxing as the deadline approaches."
"The company's profits have been waxing steadily over the last few years."
N
noun
the process of increasing in size or intensity; the time in the lunar cycle when the moon appears to grow.
Example Sentences
"The waxing of the moon is a beautiful sight in the night sky."
"During the waxing phase, various cultural rituals are celebrated."
"The waxing of her interests in art has led her to join a painting class."
A
adjective
increasing in size or intensity; related to a phase of the moon after it has been new and before it becomes full.
Example Sentences
"She felt a waxing sense of determination as the competition approached."
"The waxing moon illuminated the path through the forest."
"A waxing energy filled the room as the team prepared for the presentation."