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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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Produced with an ancestral recipe native to Haiti, LS Cream offers a taste of Caribbean luxury and heritage with its creamy, complex liqueur. Essence, 26 Nov. 2025 For a one-two punch in the sleep-support department, try wrapping roasted seaweed sheets around slices of creamy avocado, another magnesium-rich food, to create a simple, satisfying snack that’s perfect for winding down. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025 From crispy pickle fries and creamy dips to sweet-and-savory pairings, these bold flavors are making a splash at gatherings across the country. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025 This is true of any type of potato, from fluffy russets to creamy Yukon Golds. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 Nov. 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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