chalky

• Qui contient, rappelle ou a le goût de la craie ; de la couleur ou de la texture de la craie, souvent pâle et sec.

Describes something that contains, resembles, or tastes like chalk.

1. Containing or resembling chalkB2formal

   Composed of, containing, or having the texture or properties of chalk.

   qui contient ou ressemble à la craie

   • The soil in this region is very chalky and drains quickly.
   • The cliffs have a distinctive chalky white appearance.
   • The water had a chalky taste due to high mineral content.

   Synonymescalcareouscretaceouspowdery

2. Chalk-like colorB2formal

   Having a pale, dull, or white color similar to chalk.

   crayeux (couleur)

   • Her face turned a chalky white after hearing the news.
   • The old paint had faded to a chalky gray.
   • The chalky powder coated everything in the room.

   Synonymesashenmilkypalepallidpastywanwhitish

   Antonymesbrightcolorfulrichsaturatedvivid