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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Melty cheese, creamy soup, chicken, and pasta come together in the perfect recipe for a house filled with hungry guests. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 On the palate, ripe stone fruit plum, apricot, and cherry emerges alongside notes of Bananas Foster and creamy vanilla, finishing with sweet oak. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 Try using cooked amaranth as a hot cereal in the morning or as a creamy side dish for lunch or dinner. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 While traditional lotions, creamy moisturizers, and thick oils still exist today, today’s offerings are much more sophisticated. Essence, 30 Sep. 2025 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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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamy. Accessed 2 Oct. 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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