Milkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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milkiest

 

[ ˈmɪlkiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality description

Milkiest refers to having the highest amount or quality of milk or being the most reminiscent of milk in flavor, texture, or appearance. This term can typically be used to describe dairy products, such as cheese or cream, that have a rich and creamy texture. Additionally, it may convey an aspect of softness or gentleness when describing other products or experiences. The word suggests an abundance or a peak in milky characteristics.

Synonyms

creamiest, richest, softest

Examples of usage

  • This cheese is the milkiest I've ever tasted.
  • She prefers the milkiest coffee for breakfast.
  • The milkiest ice cream is a summer favorite.
  • That sauce is the milkiest I’ve had, full of cream.

Translations

Translations of the word "milkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais lácteo

🇮🇳 दूधिया

🇩🇪 milchigster

🇮🇩 paling susu

🇺🇦 наймолочніший

🇵🇱 najmleczniejszy

🇯🇵 最も乳製品の多い

🇫🇷 le plus lacté

🇪🇸 el más lechoso

🇹🇷 en sütlü

🇰🇷 가장 유제품이 많은

🇸🇦 الأكثر لبنية

🇨🇿 nejmléčnější

🇸🇰 najmliečnejší

🇨🇳 最乳制品的

🇸🇮 najbolj mlečen

🇮🇸 mest mjólkur

🇰🇿 ең сүтті

🇬🇪 ყველაზე რძიანი

🇦🇿 ən südli

🇲🇽 el más lechoso

Etymology

The word 'milky' is derived from the Old English term 'milc,' which means 'milk.' Over time, it evolved into the Middle English form 'milke,' representing milk in both its liquid and metaphorical senses. The suffix '-iest' is a common English suffix used to form the superlative adjectives, indicating the highest degree of a characteristic. Therefore, 'milkiest' effectively describes the superlative state of being rich in milkiness or milk-like qualities. The usage of the term has persisted throughout centuries, transitioning from a straightforward descriptor of milk's attributes to a broader metaphorical usage in describing other creamy or rich substances. This connection to milk, one of the most fundamental dietary staples, has allowed the word to maintain its relevance in culinary contexts and product descriptions.