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
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Though an effective ritual, for anyone seeking a more efficient routine that produces the same result, the Face Shop has created this dual-chamber cleanser that simultaneously dispenses a milky cleansing oil and jelly cleanser to remove dirt, makeup and product residue.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Eggnog dates back to medieval England's posset, a milky, alcoholic beverage served hot, and composed of milk or cream, spices and ale or wine, with eggs and brandy or fortified wines eventually added, according to Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Though an effective ritual, for anyone seeking a more efficient routine that produces the same result, the Face Shop has created this dual-chamber cleanser that simultaneously dispenses a milky cleansing oil and jelly cleanser to remove dirt, makeup and product residue.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Milky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milky. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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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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