creamy

adjective

ˈkrē-mē 

creamier; creamiest

1

: containing cream

2

: resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste)

a creamy consistency

creamy skin

a creamy voice

creamily

ˈkrē-mə-lē 

adverb

creaminess

ˈkrē-mē-nəs 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Get The Recipe 22 of 25 Pecan Cheesecake Pie A creamy layer of cheesecake is topped with a layer of traditional pecan pie filling for a double-decker dessert. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Chattanooga Whiskey’s primary innovation was crafting a bourbon with a high-malt mash bill, which gives their whiskey a distinctive creamy character. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Mind Games Prodigy Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $475 Prodigy blends rose absolute and patchouli, plus notes of creamy caffe latte, bergamot, sandalwood, cinnamon, and vanilla. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

Once smooth, pour the mixture into a glass storage container, add mix-ins like fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or peanut butter, and freeze until firm and creamy. 12. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

creamy

adjective

ˈkrē-mē 

creamier; creamiest

1

: full of or containing cream

2

: resembling cream in appearance, color, or taste

creaminess

-mē-nəs 

noun