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

Providing a tangy topping to the bowl is our creamy aioli, which is made with low-fat mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper. —Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy, about 30 seconds. —Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025

There are breakfast options like biscuits bathed in gravy, bagel sandwiches piled high with applewood bacon, and creamy cheese grits. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025

The taco is then stuffed with slow-roasted Cantina chicken or marinated steak and topped with fresh onion, cilantro and drizzled with creamy jalapeno ranch. —Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025

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