MILKY Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

milky

adjective

Definition of milky

as in white

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as in opaque

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Recent Examples of milky Popular old money manicure polishes include milky whites, deep reds, and semi-sheer pinks. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 In the path of totality, a low, milky sky may hide the corona, but that also makes the darkness feel heavier and more sudden. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Hamachi tiradito at Tio Lucho’s A Peruvian take on crudo, this dish features sashimi-thin slices of hamachi paired with fresh peach wedges and charred cherry tomatoes swimming in a bright, milky leche de tigre. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for milky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for milky

Adjective

Lafita's cart was filled with red roses and white ginger lilies, Cuba's national flower.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The leather upper starts with a white base with black polka dots and inverts the colors for the heel overlay.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

The central bank officially raised concerns about AI in July, listing the threats of a potential stock market bubble, worsened cybersecurity vulnerabilities and AI companies’ increasingly complex and opaque debt.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of opaque

Adjective

Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026

Definition of filmy

Adjective

In the trailer, Paulson appeared in a blue jacket with scraggly blonde waves and bleached eyebrows—and, very possibly, a few prosthetics.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of bleached

Adjective

And if your eyes are your favorite feature, play them up with sculptural lashes, a soft smoky eye, or a simple wash of cool-toned eye shadow.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
Reindeer tartare with fig and black sesame was one of the highlights; a smoky seal yakitori was another.

— Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of smoky

Adjective

Made from naturally breathable, skin-friendly, pre-washed linen, the quilt is designed to hold up for years while growing softer with every wash.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
As the Cyclospora outbreak grows, experts recommend washing all fresh produce that hasn’t been pre-washed—not just lettuce.

— Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

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