How Do You Spell LAKY?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪki] (IPA)

The word "Laky" refers to something that is lacking in depth, quality or substance. It is pronounced as /ˈleɪki/ where the first syllable "lay" sounds like the word "say" and the second syllable "ki" sounds like the word "key." The letter "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a long vowel sound, similar to the word "day." The spelling of "Laky" follows the English language's conventions of using the letter "y" at the end of a word to indicate an adjective.

LAKY Meaning and Definition

1. Laky is an adjective used to describe a surface or texture that resembles or has the appearance of lacquer. Lacquer is a glossy, hard, resinous substance often used as a protective coating for wood or metal objects. When something is described as laky, it means it has a smooth, shiny, and reflective quality characteristic of lacquered surfaces.

   The term laky is commonly used in the context of paintings or artworks, pointing to a finish that resembles a polished or varnished appearance. It implies a high degree of sheen or glossiness that gives the impression of being coated with lacquer. Laky surfaces are often achieved through the application of multiple layers of paint or varnish, resulting in a depth and reflective quality that enhances the visual appeal of the artwork.

   Beyond the art world, laky can be also used more broadly to describe any smooth, shiny, or polished surface, irrespective of the material. For example, a newly waxed car may be described as having a laky finish, as the wax creates a polished and reflective appearance on the vehicle's surface.

   Overall, laky refers to the quality of a surface embodying the characteristics of lacquer, being smooth, shiny, and possessing a high level of glossiness.

2. Resembling a lake(2), noting the transparent red appearance of the blood-serum after hemolysis, or dissolution of the red blood-corpuscles, the stroma of the red cells settling to the bottom and the hemoglobin becoming diffused.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Pert. to a lake.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LAKY

• lzky
• lsky
• lwky
• lqky
• laoy
• lakt
• lak7
• lak6
• klaky
• lkaky
• plaky
• lpaky
• olaky
• lzaky
• lazky
• lasky
• lqaky
• laqky
• lakjy
• lakmy

Etymology of LAKY

The word "laky" has its roots in the Bengali language and it means "red". It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lākṣā", which also means "red". In Sanskrit, "lākṣā" referred to a type of resin obtained from the lac insect, which had a reddish color. Over time, the term "lākṣā" evolved in Bengali to become "laky" and retained its association with the color red. In contemporary usage, "laky" is commonly used as a descriptive term to refer to something that is red in color.