creamier; creamiest
Synonyms of creamynext
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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The menu offers enchilada dinners for about $15-$18 with a choice of Perez’s seven artisan sauces, from ancho chile or creamy Hatch pepper to rich mole or Santa Fe-style red chile. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025 The creamy, rich, and cheesy potato dish is perfect alongside a short stack of pancakes smothered in their addictive butter syrup. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 Healthy roots look creamy white and firm. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 Infused with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, the creamy color is gentle on fragile hair and enhances color for up to eight washes. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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