milky

adjective

ˈmil-kē 

milkier; milkiest

1

: resembling milk in color or consistency

2

: mild, timorous

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

These square-shaped, milky nude nails are trimmed in gold chrome at the cuticles. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026

The water can turn from clear aquamarine to a milky green, said Abrams. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

The latte was not too sweet or milky, and the ginger was sharp and fresh, rather than reminiscent of a molasses cookie. — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing milky

• milky disease
• milky spore disease

Rhymes for milky

• silky

Kids Definition

milky

adjective

ˈmil-kē 

milkier; milkiest

1

: resembling milk especially in color

2

: consisting of or containing milk

milkiness noun

Medical Definition

milky

adjective

ˈmil-kē 

milkier; milkiest

1

: resembling milk in color or consistency

milky secretion

2

: consisting of, containing, or abounding in milk

milkiness noun