creamy

adjective

ˈkrē-mē How to pronounce creamy (audio)
creamier; creamiest
Synonyms of creamynext
1
: containing cream
2
: resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste)
a creamy consistency
creamy skin
a creamy voice
creamily
ˈkrē-mə-lē How to pronounce creamy (audio)
adverb
creaminess
ˈkrē-mē-nəs How to pronounce creamy (audio)
noun

Examples of creamy in a Sentence

The sauce has a smooth, creamy texture. Do you prefer creamy or crunchy peanut butter? She sings with a creamy voice.
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The Cream Multi-Stick can be used across cheeks, lips and eyes, delivering buildable color and a dewy finish through a creamy, weightless formula designed for mistake-proof application. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 Dreamed up by Emirati chef Maitha Warshaw, the spiced tea is intensely creamy and sweet, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised its flavor during the train’s inaugural voyage. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Dried and fresh tomatoes, plus a creamy tomato-basil dressing, add triple the umami power to this summery salad. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creamy was in 1618

Rhymes for creamy

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creamy

adjective
ˈkrē-mē How to pronounce creamy (audio)
creamier; creamiest
1
: full of or containing cream
2
: resembling cream in appearance, color, or taste
creaminess
-mē-nəs How to pronounce creamy (audio)
noun

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