Chalky: meaning, definitions and examples
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chalky
[ หtสษหki ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น calcรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kreidig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kapur
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะตะนะดัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kredowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใงใผใฏใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท craie
๐ช๐ธ tiza
๐น๐ท kireรงli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุจุงุดูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kลรญdovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kriedovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ็ฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kredasti
๐ฎ๐ธ krรญtar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฟัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kalkerli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 23037 disallow
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- 23041 encroached
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