CHALKY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

chalky

adjective

Definition of chalky

as in ashy

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Recent Examples of chalky Choose a walk through the chalky Chiltern Hills, or make the 30-minute drive to Windsor Castle; a bastion of British royalty, it was founded in the 11th century and is the oldest inhabited castle in the world. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 These slices are slightly chalky, and a bit too tangy, but the blast of turkey flavor is a plus. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Sun exposure causes oxidation that leaves a chalky residue, high humidity can lead to mildew and mold, and shrubs and trees that brush against the house can deposit sap and moisture on the shutters. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 In 1925, a mycologist named Louis Ferdinand Lambert spotted a chalky little freak in his cultivation area in Pennsylvania and decided to propagate it. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 This Wimbledon may have been mostly chalky, but this was a seismic shock on singles semifinal day. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Soft whites, grays, and chalky pastels allow the flooring to shine without competing for attention. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Cocoa butter softens and migrates toward the surface, resulting in fat bloom—the chalky, grayish-white film that appears on chocolate that has been temperature-stressed. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalky

Adjective

When smoke lingers over a grape in that state, the volatile phenols will bind with the sugars in the grape skins, giving the fruit a smoky, sanguine, ashy taste.

— Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
For years, many sunscreens left behind a noticeable white cast, looked ashy on deeper complexions, or felt heavy and greasy on the skin.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of ashy

Adjective

The larvae are about 1/4-inch long, with noticeable shiny black heads and elongated, whitish-transparent bodies.

— Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Patients sometimes reported seeing unusual bluish or whitish colors after their cloudy natural lens was removed.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Definition of whitish

Adjective

But the fire this time was started by a son, which led to raging misfortunes that consumed his three brothers one by one, leaving only ashen memories for his surviving sister and aged parents to sift through.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Lead—dense but yielding, silvery but ashen, handy but deadly—was long used for this purpose.

— Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Definition of ashen

Adjective

Because pale layers form between June and September and dark ones from October to April, the position of the ash inside a couplet enables relatively precise timing.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pale

Adjective

Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the charming town of Saugatuck is well known for sandy Oval Beach.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Beyond the saltwater pool, private marina, and pickleball court, the island offers a sandy beach, walking trails, and a collection of practical amenities, including a chicken coop, barn, and several outbuildings.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sandy

Adjective

So that was the music playing in the brain of the mousy defendant.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).

— Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026

Definition of mousy

Adjective

Today, Tskaltubo's grand architecture stands as a testament to its faded glory—the sweeping arcs, decorative motifs, and faded murals all reminiscent of its once poignant beauty.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Learn how to stain a fence the right way to protect a new wood fence or enhance a faded fence.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

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