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

Indoors is all warm palettes, rich tilework, and high ceilings, with the murmuring of locals and guests swiping the last of their basil-green fusilli with creamy stracciatella. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

This creamy lipstick delivers medium to full coverage and leaves a matte finish without drying lips out. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

This results in a 92-proof gin with a pungent, piney nose, earthy zest, and creamy finish, perfect for classic cocktails. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Pan seared salmon is lush with a creamy radish sauce and pine nuts. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 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