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

Some of those faves are listed in the edit below, which features new and established incense brands and scents ranging from milky to woody, and from floral to spicy. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 5 Dec. 2025

Pressman and Eiseman see organzas, silks and gauzes as hot fabrics to complement Cloud Dancer’s milky, soft tone. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025

In addition to Dutch-process cocoa powder, the mix includes corn syrup and nonfat dry milk powder, which is commonly used as a tenderizer and likely contributes to the cake’s milky, softer chocolate notes. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

This ice cream is incredibly smooth and creamy, perfectly milky-sweet with the distinctive warmth of real cinnamon. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

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