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

Even so, the opaque shade of pink is a subtle departure from the milky, translucent nail looks that have dominated the trend cycle for the past few months. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026

Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026

Before getting ahead of yourself, that doesn’t mean layering on a million milky toners, a plethora of hydrating serums, and barrier-repairing products. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026

Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 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