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

On coral ombré nails that go from the sweet shade to a milky base, add a touch of gold foil for some contrast. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 June 2026

The milky texture glides effortlessly over the skin, leaving a smooth finish and a natural, healthy glow. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026

The square shape adds structure and attitude, while the milky polish keeps things understated and on-trend. —Marci Robin, Allure, 10 June 2026

Its malty bitterness balances the inherent milky sugariness of the dairy base, for a nuanced, not-too-sweet flavor. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 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