milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
3
a
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
b
: yielding milk
specifically
: having the characteristics of a good milk producer
milkiness
noun
Examples of milky in a Sentence
cheese with a light milky taste
eyes covered by a milky glaze
Recent Examples on the Web
New Fruits Unexpected fruits feature (and play up our want of milky finishes), while tried-and-trues get a twist.
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Most popular chocolate is like this: milky, sugary, and light on actual cocoa.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Avoid handling plants with milky sap, as some may be harmful.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
Other popular finishes include matte, metallic, milky, opaque, pearl, and sheer.
UV Lamp
Unlike salon gel polish, not all at-home gel polish needs a UV lamp to dry.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Some even toast Holi with bhang, a milky drink mixed with cannabis leaves grown in the Himalayas.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
In recent months Klum has tended toward natural manicures: Nude nails or milky nails were her go-to nail design—until now.
—Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2024
Place scraped cobs and milky liquid, whole milk, and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring just to a boil over medium-high.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Here’s what expert designers have to say about applying the milky nail atmosphere to any room of your home.
—Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Most popular chocolate is like this: milky, sugary, and light on actual cocoa.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
Avoid handling plants with milky sap, as some may be harmful.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
Other popular finishes include matte, metallic, milky, opaque, pearl, and sheer.
UV Lamp
Unlike salon gel polish, not all at-home gel polish needs a UV lamp to dry.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Some even toast Holi with bhang, a milky drink mixed with cannabis leaves grown in the Himalayas.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
In recent months Klum has tended toward natural manicures: Nude nails or milky nails were her go-to nail design—until now.
—Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2024
Place scraped cobs and milky liquid, whole milk, and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring just to a boil over medium-high.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Here’s what expert designers have to say about applying the milky nail atmosphere to any room of your home.
—Amanda Lauren, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milky. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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milky
adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk especially in color
2
: consisting of or containing milk
milkiness
noun
Medical Definition
milky
adjective
milkier; milkiest
1
: resembling milk in color or consistency
milky secretion
2
: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk
milkiness
noun
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