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wax philosophical en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈwæks ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ (US)

Etymology

From wax (“become”) + philosophical.

Meanings

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

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
waxed philosophical Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
waxed philosophical Tense=Past lexicographic
waxes philosophical Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
waxing philosophical Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Relateds

wax lyrical · wax poetic · wax eloquent