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creamy

adjective

Definition of creamynext
1
as in thickened

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as in velvety

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Recent Examples of creamy Cilantro-Cashew Za’atar Salad This crisp salad is tossed in a creamy, dairy-free dressing blend of za’atar, cashew butter, ginger, and a hint of maple syrup. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Add ¾ cup whole milk and remaining dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Jump to recipe This creamy apple soup is just right for fall. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 The two dishes that have remained on its menu are its the lumache alla norcina (Barham’s sausage with mushrooms, white wine and cream $23) and the spicy vodka radiatori (creamy stracciatella and Parmesan for $21). — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of thickened
Adjective
  • This pound cake has that flawless tight, velvety crumb and a balanced richness from the triple-threat combination of butter, cream cheese, and sour cream in the batter.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The pepper is then swathed in nogada, a velvety white sauce made from walnuts.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of viscous
Adjective
  • The silky mattes go on without streaking (like some other inexpensive shadows might) along lashlines, over lids, and through creases for so many possible looks and so many color options (there are nine versions of the palette).
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Billboard also has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Jung Kook posing for the campaign, showing off his silky dance moves and applauding at the end of a successful shoot.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.
    — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?
    — Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Definition of turbid
Adjective
  • 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
  • Then, during braising, the flour acts as a thickener to turn the wine and broth into a satiny sauce.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of satiny
Adjective
  • Bring to simmer and cook till reduced by about half and lightly syrupy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is syrupy, 5 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of syrupy
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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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creamy. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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