Chalky

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɔːlki/

Definitions of chalky

adjective having the texture or appearance of chalk; powdery and white

Example Sentences

A1 The chalky drawing on the sidewalk was colorful.

A2 The chalky taste of the medicine made it difficult to swallow.

B1 The chalky texture of the clay made it easy to mold into shapes.

B2 The chalky residue left on the blackboard was difficult to clean.

C1 The chalky limestone cliffs contrasted beautifully with the blue sea.

C2 The chalky white sand beaches stretched for miles along the coast.

Examples of chalky in a Sentence

formal The chalky texture of the mineral sample indicated a high level of purity.

informal I don't like the taste of chalky medicine.

slang This protein shake tastes so chalky, I can't finish it.

figurative Her voice had a chalky quality, as if she had been crying.

Grammatical Forms of chalky

• past tense: chalked
• plural: chalkies
• comparative: chalkier
• superlative: chalkiest
• present tense: chalk
• future tense: will chalk
• perfect tense: have chalked
• continuous tense: is chalking
• singular: chalky
• positive degree: chalky
• infinitive: to chalk
• gerund: chalking
• participle: chalked

Origin and Evolution of chalky

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'chalky' originated from the Middle English word 'chauke' which was derived from the Old English word 'cealc' meaning chalk.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chalky' has evolved to describe a texture or appearance similar to chalk, often used to describe something dry, powdery, or white in color.