Chalky: meaning, definitions and examples

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chalky

 

[ หˆtสƒษ”หki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture, appearance

Chalky refers to a texture that is dry and powdery or to a white, opaque appearance resembling chalk. It may describe soil that is high in chalk, resulting in a light and dusty texture, or used metaphorically to describe pale colors in art and design.

Synonyms

dusty, matte, powdery

Examples of usage

  • The chalky soil made it difficult for the farmers to grow crops.
  • Her makeup left a chalky finish on her face.
  • The artist preferred chalky pastels for their soft, muted hues.

Translations

Translations of the word "chalky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calcรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‰เค• เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kreidig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะนะดัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kredowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒงใƒผใ‚ฏใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท craie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kireรงli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ํšŒ์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจุงุดูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™รญdovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriedovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ‰็ฌ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kredasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรญtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั€ะฟั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalkerli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiza

Etymology

The word 'chalky' comes from the noun 'chalk', which has origins tracing back to the Old English 'cealc', meaning a form of limestone or gypsum. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'kalka' in Old High German and 'kalke' in Middle Dutch. The use of 'chalk' to signify the soft, white, powdery substance commonly used in writing and drawing on blackboards and pavements dates back to the 15th century. The adjective 'chalky' first appeared in English in the early 19th century, describing anything that had the characteristics of chalk, particularly its color and texture. This term has since evolved to describe not just the substance itself, but also various applications in art, agriculture, and even gastronomy, where it can refer to specific flavors or textures in food.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,038, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.