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milky

/ˈmɪlki/ /ˈmɪlki/

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.

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