creamy

adjective

ˈkrē-mē 

creamier; creamiest

1

: containing cream

2

: resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste)

a creamy consistency

creamy skin

a creamy voice

creamily

ˈkrē-mə-lē 

adverb

creaminess

ˈkrē-mē-nəs 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

On Friday and Saturday evenings, the dinner menu features standout dishes like shrimp and grits and the flavorful voodoo pasta, combining shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a spicy, creamy sauce. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Here are seven recipes from our archives that go beyond the usual applications of the creamy superfood. — Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 18 July 2026

Meanwhile, the lipstick-to-oil hybrid is infused with six nourishing oils for a smooth glide, creamy shine, and all-day hydration. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026

In the separate living room for a touch of open-concept living, a creamy white couch is perched at its center, accompanied by wooden chairs with soft blue cushions, with a dining room placed right behind. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for creamy

• dreamy
• seamy
• steamy

Kids Definition

creamy

adjective

ˈkrē-mē 

creamier; creamiest

1

: full of or containing cream

2

: resembling cream in appearance, color, or taste

creaminess

-mē-nəs 

noun