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

There’s Greek coffee, creamy yogurt, homemade seedy granola, fresh orange juice, and eggs scrambled with tomato or fried with Greek sausage. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Soups are incredibly versatile, from brothy soups to creamy soups to chunky stews, so there’s something for everyone. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026

Some things stay the same, though, including the creamy sauce, oysters, and a crispy topping. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026

The Coconut Milk/Bright Spruce/Midnight Spruce/University Red/White colorway features a creamy Coconut Milk mesh and synthetic base that’s accented with dark spruce green across the upper, liner and outsole. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 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