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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Paletas are Mexican-style frozen ice cream pops made with fresh natural fruits or rich, creamy ingredients such as Belgian chocolate and Sicilian pistachio. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025 The concentration of starch plays a crucial role in keeping the sauce creamy and smooth, without clumps or separation. ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025 The mist-on formula delivers moisture without the flattening effect that creamier leave-ins can leave behind. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025 The palate is broad yet vibrant, with a slightly creamy texture from lees aging. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 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 6 May. 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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