milky
/ˈmɪlki/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: milkier · milkiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.
Adjective
Examples
his sword,
Which was declining on the milky head
Of reverend Priam, seem'd i' the air to stick:
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of the black in an image, appearing as dark gray rather than black.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “milky” mean?
Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.
Is “milky” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.