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

The two-bedroom bungalow features an adobe-style exterior, creamy interior walls, and wide-plank wood floors; a kitchen-dining area with an eat-in peninsula, open wood shelving, zellige tiles, and French doors to the two-level patio; an art-tiled bath; and a detached artist's studio. —The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024

Once the cheese has melted, add another 2 cups of the cheese blend and whisk until smooth, thick and creamy. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

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

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