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 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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Six blue jars lined up in our mother’s pantry, with six blue silhouettes of sweet young nuns picking berries on their creamy white labels. Literary Hub, 7 May 2026 One of Abigail Adams' favorite recipes was a Lemon Custard Pie, which incorporated tart lemon in a creamy custard base. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 Or enjoy them on their own with a side of creamy dipping sauce. Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026 This creamy, whole-grain salad earned raves from the experts in our test kitchen. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 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

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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamy. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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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