Milky

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪlki/

Definitions of milky

adjective describing something as resembling or containing milk

Example Sentences

A1 The milky white cat sat on the windowsill.

A2 She poured herself a glass of milky tea.

B1 The milky way galaxy is a vast and beautiful sight in the night sky.

B2 The milky texture of the lotion left her skin feeling soft and smooth.

C1 The milky consistency of the soup indicated it was made with fresh ingredients.

C2 The artist used milky hues to create a dreamy and ethereal painting.

Examples of milky in a Sentence

formal The milky substance in the beaker indicated a chemical reaction had occurred.

informal I prefer my coffee milky with just a splash of cream.

slang That milkshake was so milky, it was practically like drinking a cloud.

figurative Her milky complexion made her look ethereal under the moonlight.

Grammatical Forms of milky

• past tense: milked
• plural: milkies
• comparative: milkier
• superlative: milkiest
• present tense: milk
• future tense: will milk
• perfect tense: have milked
• continuous tense: is milking
• singular: milky
• positive degree: milky
• infinitive: to milk
• gerund: milking
• participle: milked

Origin and Evolution of milky

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'milky' originated from the Old English word 'meoloc', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'meluks'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'milky' has retained its original meaning related to milk but has also been extended to describe the appearance or texture resembling that of milk in various contexts.