creamier; creamiest
Synonyms of creamynext
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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This recipe takes the best of that approach by combining the two soups into one for something that’s creamy and substantial but still loaded with vegetables to lighten it up. Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2026 On one visit, the pizza was smeared in a creamy, garlicky white sauce with a smattering of roasted broccoli. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The avocado gives the smoothie a rich, creamy texture without overpowering the sweet, tropical flavor of the mango. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026 The new Carrot Cake Kringle is made from Grandma Olesen's carrot cake recipe, featuring fresh carrots, spice and cinnamon, nutmeg and creamy frosting. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 4 Apr. 2026.

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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