creamy

adjective

Definition of creamynext
1
as in thickened

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2
as in velvety

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Recent Examples of creamy From creamy body washes to hard-working antiperspirants, the best Dove products keep skin hydrated and fresh from head to toe, which is why so many of its offerings have taken home tons of Best of Beauty Awards over the years. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 Jackson Drug hand-makes its creamy confections in-house with dairy from Idaho Falls. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 This was like a creamy slab of cheap white chocolate, reeking with cinnamon-clove-nutmeg. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Infused with an injection of classic Osbourne glamour, the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked behind imposing security gates on just over half an acre. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creamy
  1. thickened
  2. velvety
  3. viscous
  4. silky
  5. turbid
  6. satiny
  7. syrupy
  8. silken
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
  • Or Clinique Black Honey and Hermes Violet by Zantin, for a rich, velvety deep plum.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • While the latter aims for a dewy, almost reflective glow, mochi skin favors a softer, velvety radiance.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • The interior was made of multiple layers of translucent, colored silicone to create a viscous look.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Jay just gets bumped from one squishy chamber of viscous lumps to another, fighting like hell to avoid following his squid adversary through a puckering hole and deeper into the digestive system, where the air turns into methane.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of viscous
Adjective
  • Dishes like silky linguini with clams and sweet cherry tomatoes served with fresh burrata still linger in memory.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Flavorless but crisp-enough crust, silky smooth pumpkin filling.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • In another instance of a high-slit dress allowing footwear to be seen, the musician wore a satiny strapless black dress with angular ruching.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of satiny
Adjective
  • Add apple slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and sugar mixture is syrupy, 10 to 12 minutes.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Bring to simmer and cook till reduced by about half and lightly syrupy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of syrupy
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
  • 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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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creamy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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