wax philosophical
English
Etymology
From wax (“become”) + philosophical.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈwæks.ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/
Verb
wax philosophical (third-person singular simple present waxes philosophical, present participle waxing philosophical, simple past and past participle waxed philosophical)
- To speak in a philosophical way.
- To make profound statements.
Related terms
- wax eloquent
- wax lyrical
- wax poetic
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