English Explanatory Dictionary

wax philosophical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To speak in a philosophical way.
  2. To make profound statements.

Pronunciation

/ˈwæks ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Word forms

wax philosophical waxes philosophical waxing philosophical waxed philosophical

Etymology

From wax (“become”) + philosophical.

Related words

wax eloquent wax lyrical wax poetic
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