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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Think burnt oranges, deep yellows, rich browns, and creamy neutrals. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025 Add the ravioli and ¼ cup pasta cooking water and stir until the sauce is creamy and the ravioli are coated. CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 The Blasts mixes creamy vanilla or chocolate soft serve with Heath, M&M's minis and Oreo cookie pieces. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025 Adding Cheddar and Parmesan cheese to creamy mashed potatoes will make this casserole an instant hit. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 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 30 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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