What does chalky mean?
Chalky means Consisting of or containing chalk..
Chalky
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Consisting of or containing chalk..
Definitions by Sense
- Consisting of or containing chalk.
- Resembling chalk in some way.
- (US, sports, chiefly basketball) Of a tournament: in which the favorites win, or expected to win, most of the games.
Example Sentences
a chalky texture
Their flowers range from the rather formal blossoming of outer London to the wilder flowering of the country, where willow-herb and broom, traveller's joy and campion, go rioting over the chalky banks of the Metropolitan Line.
The dim, chalky lighting and unsteady camera movements.
It’s funny — even though the bracket has been so chalky, several of the top seeds have looked suspect at times.
Synonyms for chalky
Antonyms for chalky
Related Words
Word Forms
- chalkier
- chalkiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chalky?
Common synonyms include achromatic, colorless, calcareous.
What is the opposite of chalky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chalky in a sentence?
a chalky texture
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