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

Their texture and aroma stand up to the cheese, walnuts and creamy buttermilk dressing. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

One of its signature dishes is the Gogo Hot Dog featuring chicken tenders inside sesame Texas toast smothered with a creamy, savory Gogo dipping sauce. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 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