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 Give these time to warm up so the mochi softens and the ice cream isn’t rock hard and you’ll be rewarded with a creamy, chewy, messy treat. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 This creamy Lip Line Enhancing Pencil glides on smoothly to softly define and shape lips. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Women wore workout sets while walking their dogs, goldendoodles in their creamy apricot coats. — Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 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
  • Every room is outfitted with French-favorite Malongo coffee machines, Atelier Cologne bath products, velvety robes and slippers, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The pear here adds an element of freshness, while vanilla adds warmth, shifting the scent from powdery to soft, velvety, and skin-like.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • Several celebrities and their PR teams have denounced Perez for his viscous public insults, from Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, a former friend of Perez.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And more than half of Venezuela’s barrels are destined for the United States, where refineries in the Gulf are capable of processing its heavy, viscous form of crude, said Jungman.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of viscous
Adjective
  • Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the promise of Vuori’s silky-soft performance material, which is designed to naturally shed creases and also offers four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 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
  • The pale satiny garment featured long sleeves, prominent buttons down the middle and multicolored feathers around the collar.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • But instead of leaning into Minnie Mouse territory, this A-line midiskirt looks more sophisticated and grown-up with its small dots, satiny finish, and lightly ruffled hemline.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of satiny
Adjective
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is syrupy, 5 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of syrupy
Adjective
  • Go boho-western with some camel suede or softer with silken threads.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The pair even posed atop a set of the villa’s ancient stairs, which were draped with a silken pink fabric and dotted with flowers.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of silken

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