BUTTERY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of buttery

as in fatty

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noun

chiefly dialect

as in larder

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Recent Examples of buttery

Adjective

These Oxfords exude casual luxury with sneaker-like outsoles as well as a buttery leather finish and fine stitching. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Pair it with a dollop of sour cream in baked potatoes, stir some into buttery mashed potatoes, or spoon some over crispy latkes along with applesauce. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Fabric-wise, this skirt is made of a blend of fibers that marries the buttery-softness of Nulu with the four-way stretch of Lycra for extreme flexibility and comfort. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buttery

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery

Adjective

For example, lean meat like turkey might benefit from the richness of cream, whereas a fattier meat like pork might be better off with milk (or water, or stock).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of fatty

Adjective

This is part of the natural aging process, and the visible signs of aging include looser texture, dry skin, and in some people oily skin that still feels dehydrated.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Grease and oily stains dissolve more quickly in warmer water.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of oily

Adjective

Food fried in beef tallow lands crisper and less greasy than food fried in seed oils, with a deeper savory flavor cooks notice right away.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil Have cleansing oils left your skin feeling coated in a greasy film?

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of greasy

Adjective

Ocean iron fertilization grew from the idea that iron-rich dust blown across the oceans during past ice ages fed blooms of phytoplankton, helping to lower atmospheric CO₂.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
That opened the door to a rich landscape of DIY VR development, complete with software tools and hardware advice on how to get started.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fat

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