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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Washing up creates a creamy lather that isn’t slimy or off-putting, but really coats the hair and makes an impact. Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025 This is a completely new spin on the potluck classic, with a sweet and salty peanut sauce that keeps that creamy texture while giving the vegetables a boost of umami. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025 Here is what the judges had to say: Vibrant fruity nose underscored by creamy undertones. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Try this new snack filled with creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, coated in milk chocolate and candy shells. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 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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