Synonyms for

Milky

Verb / ˈmɪlki: / Another word for milky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the color or consistency of milk

Synonyms & similar words

milklike whitish creamy pale white ivory chalky cloudy opaque milk-white lacteal milky-white blanched bleached cereal pap porridge rice semolina gruel soy oatmeal

Synonyms by register

Formal

opalescent lactescent cloudy

Informal

cloudy murky hazy

Literary

creamy opal

Antonyms

clear transparent limpid pure unclouded bright

Common collocations

  • milky way
  • milky white
  • milky fluid
  • milky appearance
  • milky tea
  • milky coffee
  • milky quartz

Word family

noun milk
adjective milky

Usage note

Often used to describe liquids that are opaque or pale, like milk itself. Can also refer to the Milky Way galaxy.

Example sentences

  1. The milky way is a beautiful sight in the night sky.
  2. The baby's milky smile melted my heart.
  3. I like to drink milky coffee in the morning.
  4. The milky light of the moon illuminated the dark forest.
  5. The artist used milky colors to paint the sky.

Quotes

  • I'm a Milky Way guy.
  • I'm not a milkoholic, but I do enjoy ice cream or a glass of milk.
  • I'm a total sucker for Milky Way bars.

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