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Creamy

Adjective / ˈkri:mi: / Another word for creamy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a smooth, soft texture or consistency like cream

Synonyms & similar words

smooth silky velvety soft rich buttery thick lush sleek moist fatty unctuous unctuousness unctuosity unctuousness unctuously greasy oily fatty fattening

Synonyms by register

Formal

emollient velvety smooth

Informal

rich buttery smooth

Literary

luscious silken nectarous

Antonyms

greasy oily watery thin lean dry gritty

Common collocations

  • creamy texture
  • creamy sauce
  • creamy white
  • creamy smooth
  • creamy finish
  • creamy texture
  • creamy consistency

Word family

noun creaminess
adjective creamy

Usage note

Primarily used to describe food texture, but can also refer to color or a smooth, rich quality in other contexts. Avoid using for liquids that are thin or watery.

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Example sentences

  1. The creamy soup was delicious.
  2. I like to put creamy peanut butter on my toast.
  3. She put on a creamy lotion to make her skin soft.
  4. The cake was topped with a creamy frosting.
  5. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy.

Quotes

  • I love the creamy texture of ice cream on a hot day.
  • The creamy filling in the donut was my favorite part.
  • The creamy sauce on the chicken made it taste amazing.

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