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 brooch features a milky blue cabochon gemstone set between two bands of diamonds. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

The plant contains toxic compounds called cardenolides in its tissues, along with a milky white latex that seeps from broken stems and leaves. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

While most detanglers are strictly for post-wash on damp hair, this milky mist can also be used to prime hair before wetting it, doubles as a heat protectant, and can even be used to restyle your hair on days two, three, or four. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

This vibrant shade gets a sweet twist with accent orange slices across a few tips paired with a glossy, milky nude nail bed. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 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