Milkiness

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlkɪnəs/

Definitions of milkiness

noun the quality or state of being milky

Example Sentences

A1 The milkiness of the cow's milk makes it perfect for cereal.

A2 I prefer the milkiness of almond milk over regular cow's milk.

B1 The milkiness of the latte was just right, not too strong or too weak.

B2 The milkiness of the yogurt added a creamy texture to the dessert.

C1 The milkiness of the coconut milk gave the curry a rich and flavorful taste.

C2 The milkiness of the cheese sauce was enhanced by the addition of truffle oil.

Examples of milkiness in a Sentence

formal The milkiness of the water indicated a high level of contamination.

informal I prefer my coffee with a little milkiness to mellow out the flavor.

slang The milkiness of her excuse was obvious to everyone in the room.

figurative The milkiness of his intentions was clear as day, he was not being honest.

Grammatical Forms of milkiness

• plural: milkinesses
• comparative: more milky
• superlative: most milky
• present tense: is milky
• future tense: will be milky
• perfect tense: has been milky
• continuous tense: is being milky
• singular: milkiness
• positive degree: milky
• infinitive: to be milky
• gerund: milking
• participle: milky

Origin and Evolution of milkiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'milkiness' originated from the Old English word 'meolucnes'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'milkiness' has retained its original meaning of being similar to milk in appearance or consistency.