Milky - white-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Resembling or containing milk; having a pale, cloudy appearance.
Synonyms:
creamy, whitish, opaque, lacteous
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
clear, transparent
Common Collocations:
milky tea, milky way, milky skin, milky liquid
Derivatives:
milkiness, milkily
Usage Tips:
Use "milky" to describe liquids or colors that resemble milk in appearance or texture.
Common Phrases:
Milky Way, milky white, milky complexion
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "meolc," related to the Latin "lac" (milk).
Examples:
- 1. The moon cast a milky glow over the lake.
- 2. She prefers her coffee light and milky.
- 3. The baby’s skin was soft and milky white.
- 4. The artist mixed paints to create a milky blue hue.