milky
word
Definition
Something that is milky looks like milk, is the color of milk, or contains a lot of milk. It can describe liquids, light, or surfaces that are white or cloudy.
Usage & Nuances
'Milky' is sometimes used literally for taste or texture (like 'milky tea') and sometimes visually ('milky sky' means cloudy or whitish). It’s slightly more poetic or descriptive than just 'white'. Don’t confuse 'milky' with 'creamy' (which suggests richness).
Example Sentences
That paint leaves a milky finish on the walls.
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The coffee looks milky because I added a lot of milk.
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She prefers to drink milky tea in the morning.
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The glass of water turned milky when he poured the powder into it.
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A milky mist covered the lake early this morning.
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The sky turned a strange milky color before the storm.
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