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

The rich shade could come milky to dark—just like the bean itself—and can be employed as a statement-making shade or neutral finishing touch on long, midi, and short nails. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

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Espresso is a technological marvel; a delicious shot can require thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment and lots of practice, not to mention whatever milk or milky liquid is required. —Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025

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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