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)

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

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