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 Today’s recipe Carolynn Carreño’s recipe for this smooth, creamy chocolate frosting is easy to make, with none of the potential pitfalls of fussy European buttercreams. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The creamy white larvae are maggots and have no wings, wing buds, or legs on their soft, tapering bodies. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 In the primary bedroom, creamy beige walls are painted in custom limewash by Lucas Willing Studios, contrasted by a dark vintage kilim from Rug & Kilim. — Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026 The frozen treat blends all the traditional flavors of pecan pie into the creamy ice cream base, giving you all the flavors of the beloved dessert in one delicious bite (and then another bite, and probably a few more, too). — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for creamy

Adjective

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
In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of thickened

Adjective

Food and drink Breakfast includes local yogurts and cheeses, cakes still warm from the oven, fresh fruit, and trays of sticky honeycomb—plus velvety cappuccinos and rocket fuel espressos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The commenter recommended a farm called Moonlight Ridge, and Marris clicked over to its Facebook page, which was filled with pictures of velvety Nubian goats.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of velvety

Adjective

Related Articles Andie MacDowell Andie MacDowell went for minimalist elegance in a long-sleeve maxidress crafted of silky satin fabric on Monday night’s runway.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Lookism baked right into the lyrics — women with big breasts are good, women with silky hair are good, that kind of thing.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Sep. 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

Each nail was painted a creamy, satiny nude hue from base to tip, but her ring fingers got a little extra glam, with three rhinestones placed right at the base—a red jewel framed by a diamond to match her ruby-colored outfit, of course.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
This pick combines the best of both worlds with a blend of AHA, BHA, and polyhydroxy acid (PHA), plus super-fine volcanic pumice suspended in a satiny gel.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of satiny

Adjective

Extra-firm tofu is denser and contains more protein than, for example, silken tofu.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
When blended with usual pancake ingredients, like flour, sugar, and leaveners, silken tofu acts as a binder, much like eggs in a standard recipe.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of silken

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