creamier; creamiest
1
: containing cream
2
: resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste)
a creamy consistency
creamy skin
a creamy voice
creamily adverb
creaminess noun

Examples of creamy in a Sentence

The sauce has a smooth, creamy texture. Do you prefer creamy or crunchy peanut butter? She sings with a creamy voice.
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Enter this classic red velvet cake with extra rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 Due to its sweet, creamy taste, butter is typically preferred in recipes with mild flavors. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Bulbous egg custard buns ($2 or three for $5.70) were nearly as stellar and eye-catching, dyed a soft yellow, cross-hatched to look like chicken skin and holding a luscious, creamy river inside. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025 To make the enchiladas, dip softened corn tortillas in the creamy salsa before filling and rolling each one like a cigar. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of creamy was in 1618

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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

creamy

adjective
creamier; creamiest
1
: full of or containing cream
2
: resembling cream in appearance, color, or taste
creaminess noun

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