creamy

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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

creaminess

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noun

cream·​i·​ness ˈkrē-mē-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being creamy in texture or color

Examples of creamy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The bakery is known for its cake flavors as well as the bright colorful decorations and creamy frosting. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 25 June 2026

Add creamy foam to coffee, hot chocolate, matcha, and more with this handheld milk frother that’s going for less than $5 during Prime Day. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Ranch dressing has charmed the taste buds of tourists from far and wide, so much so that the Transportation Security Administration had to issue guidance on how much of the creamy condiment flyers could carry. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Look for a large, creamy yellow field spot on the rind. — Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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