creamier; creamiest
1
: containing cream
2
: resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste)
a creamy consistency
creamy skin
a creamy voice
creamily adverb
creaminess 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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Dig into a casserole that features melty cheese, creamy soup, and hearty chicken and pasta. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 The finish is rich, with creamy, syrupy mouthfeel, lingering caramel, and mocha notes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Bearing more than a passing resemblance to a tiny pint of Guinness, the cocktail drinks somewhere between a cold Irish coffee and a creamy espresso martini. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for creamy 

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamy was in 1618

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Cite this Entry

“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamy. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

creamy

adjective
creamier; creamiest
1
: full of or containing cream
2
: resembling cream in appearance, color, or taste
creaminess noun

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