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

In 2026, sheer nail trends are stepping back into the spotlight–from milky finishes to delicate pinks that give your natural nail a polished glow. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026

The milky texture is the main selling point that gives it gentle, nourishing properties. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026

Queso fresco, a mild and milky cheese, balances spicy food exceptionally well. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

The curved shape, the milky, not-quite-opaque finish, the color (obviously). —Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Feb. 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