CREAMY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

creamy

adjective

Definition of creamy

as in thickened

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as in velvety

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Recent Examples of creamy The hotel partnered with award-winning pastry chef Pierre Hermé, who added a couple of sweet options to the teatime menu, including a creamy cheesecake satine and an indulgent caramel dessert. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 Grab it black, grey, and white, or opt for creamy orange or lime green for a playful pop of color. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026 This skincare-forward, creamy formula neutralizes my purple-blue under-eye shadows, faking far more hours slept. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 Instead of bright or pure white finishes, creamy tones are more forgiving against scuffs, fingerprints, smudges, and everyday kitchen messes. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for creamy

Adjective

Report a new lump, thickened area, persistent ulcer or unexplained bleeding promptly.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026
Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth; let cool slightly until thickened but pourable, 5 to 10 minutes.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of thickened

Adjective

Sweetened condensed milk and a splash of heavy cream give the custard its velvety texture, while maple syrup and vanilla add depth.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
As yet another perk, the formula has a velvety texture that melts luxuriously into the skin.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of velvety

Adjective

Even some birds have managed the trick, disgorging a viscous fluid from their throats to offer their chicks as the hungry little chirpers demand ever more meals in the nest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
The interior was made of multiple layers of translucent, colored silicone to create a viscous look.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

My dinner began with crisp pork and apple croquettes—delivering all the hearty comfort of a Sunday roast in just a few sweet-and-savory bites—followed by silky slivers of Scottish salmon, cured in-house, of course.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
The filling is silky and rich, deftly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and tastes unmistakably of pumpkin.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of silky

Adjective

But his script, co-written with regular collaborator Jack Coulter, is less impressive, welding together story scraps from other, better films to rather turbid, uninvolving effect.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of turbid

Adjective

Keep an eye out for Vogue editor favorites, including the Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream and satiny Phyto-Rouge lipstick in a rosy shade.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Cinematographer Lukasz Zal, who also shot Ida and Cold War, renders Fatherland in the same satiny black and white, as well as the same serenely squarish, or Academy, aspect ratio.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of satiny

Adjective

Tofu comes in several firmness levels, from silken (pudding-like) to extra-firm, which can be baked, grilled, or stir-fried.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026
Tofu Pesto Blend silken or soft tofu with basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and walnuts or seeds.

— Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of silken

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