chalky Definition
chalky (-ē)
adjective chalk′i·er, chalk′i·est
- of, containing, or covered with chalk
- like chalk in color or texture
chalky Related Forms
chalk′i·ness noun
chalky Synonyms
chalky Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- very: However in very chalky soils, there may be problems associated with the excess lime locking up the nutrients.
- slightly: Casein has a deep matt and very slightly chalky finish and is best suited where the background is dry and there's low condensation.
- over: Deep, well-drained fine loams and clays, over chalky till ( glacial drift ).
Modifies a noun
- soil: In the warm, dry chalky soil of West Pit, two plants of great rarity thrive.
- clay: The soils are mostly chalk and chalky clay, which receive regular watering from the maritime climate.
- cliff: The coastline of east Sussex is largely chalky cliffs created millions of years ago when Sussex was underneath the sea.
- deposit: A tunnel is formed in the wood, its wall are then lined by a white chalky deposit.
- finish: It is a traditional extra matt water-based paint with an ultra matt, chalky finish.
- white: So if you don't want to look chalky white in your spangly dress try out some of the self-tanning milks which are available.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near chalky
- ‹ chalkstone
- ‹ chalkboard
- ‹ chalk up
- ‹ chalk talk
- ‹ chalk-stripe
- ‹ chalk
- ‹ chaliced
- ‹ chalice
- ‹ Chaliapin
- ‹ chalet

