Milky

/ˈmɪl.ki/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having the color or appearance of milk; white and often slightly translucent.

The milky way is a faint band of light made up of stars in the night sky.

Containing milk or resembling milk in color or consistency.

She poured herself a milky coffee as she settled down to read.

Covered or filled with a substance that is opaque or clouded, often resembling milk.

The pond had a milky surface due to the algae bloom.

From Middle English 'milke', from Old English 'meolc', of Proto-Germanic origin.

milky way

The galaxy that contains our solar system, visible as a band of light in the sky.

milky complexion

Pale or very light skin.

milky eyes

Eyes that appear cloudy or lacking clarity.

milk

A white liquid produced by mammals to feed their young.

milker

A device or person who milks cows.

milking

The process of extracting milk from animals.

To exploit or take advantage of a situation.

He milks every opportunity for a free meal.

Used to refer to excess display of affection or sweetness.

They were being all milky with each other at the party.