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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Think: creamy homemade nut butters, frosty sorbets, and borderline un-suckable milkshakes. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 It’s infused with Oribe’s signature Côte d’Azur scent, which features notes like creamy sandalwood and bright Calabrian bergamot. Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025 From soft grays to creamy, crisp whites, these colors let the tile and cabinetry create a serene moment. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 Lavender Latte Found at Dogtown Coffee inside Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, the Lavender Latte is the latte of spring, all creamy and floral. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 17 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 22 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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