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

Bookshelves are crammed with novels and almanacs, the wood boards of the ceilings stained dark in delicious contrast to the clean white walls and creamy linen furnishings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The deals extend to hair and makeup, with discounts on everything from gentle shampoos to serums for thinning hair to creamy lip liners, primers, and complexion products that are especially friendly to aging skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

The shoulder bag is also available in several staple colors for fall, including this gorgeous cacao brown colorway, as well as a creamy Mojave, deep navy, and warm toast. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026

In a 34-foot-long room with little use beyond serving as a show-stopping entryway, those floors are painted a creamy white. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 5 Oct. 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