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 Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The shoulder bag is also available in several staple colors for fall, including this gorgeous cacao brown colorway, as well as a creamy Mojave, deep navy, and warm toast. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 In a 34-foot-long room with little use beyond serving as a show-stopping entryway, those floors are painted a creamy white. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026 The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 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

High West bourbon lays a warm, oaky foundation for a seasonal blend of crisp apple, aromatic cloves and cardamom, all deepened by the velvety sweetness of crème de cassis.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of velvety

Adjective

Adding that there were multiple bloods; some waterier, some viscous, others stickier, Flanagan explained that blood for dropping was different from what needed to be painted on Howell, which could not drip off.

— Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
This one appears quick opaque and viscous, but actually does a nice job at melting down onto the skin and absorbing quickly.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

The Little City Farm founder turned that harvest into silky, sweet-tart passion fruit curd — and a new way to keep the fruit’s flavor alive after the vine was gone.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The formula packs 31 bond-building proteins and amino acids sourced from milk, wheat, corn, and soy to help smooth frizz, reduce breakage, and leave hair noticeably silkier after just a few uses.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 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

The skirt continued the black palette in a soft, satiny fabric with material draped at the hips for an exaggerated silhouette.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
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

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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