Definition

In a way that resembles or is similar to milk, often referring to a creamy or cloudy appearance.

Example

The sky looked milkily as the fog rolled in over the hills.

Conversation

Have you ever seen how the fog rolls in milkily over the lake?

Yeah, it looks really mystical in the morning.

I love how it makes everything seem so soft and quiet.

Exactly! It’s like nature’s way of wrapping the world in a gentle blanket.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Milkily → It is formed from "milk" (from Old English *milc*, meaning a white liquid produced by mammals) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner of). The word "milkily" describes something done in a manner resembling or characteristic of milk, often implying a creamy or pale quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'milk' and remember that 'milkily' means in a manner that resembles milk, often creamy or pale.

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