creamy

adjective

Definition of creamynext
1
as in thickened

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2
as in velvety

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Recent Examples of creamy Everyone raved about the brisket and Charnichart’s signature green spaghetti, which is pasta in a creamy poblano sauce. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Wearing a bright, creamy, golden blonde gives both an expensive and edgy aura (the perfect combination). — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 In the bustling Nyamirambo sector of Kigali, customers at Moses Sansiman's milk bar are spilling out into the street holding large glass mugs full of the creamy white drink. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 The beans are braised until tender and creamy, tossed in lime juice that zips around the bowl. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creamy
  1. thickened
  2. velvety
  3. viscous
  4. silky
  5. turbid
  6. satiny
  7. syrupy
  8. silken
Adjective
  • In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of thickened
Adjective
  • Slight fabric variation was created with a velvety statement collar and cuffs.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The formula features both physical exfoliating beads plus salicylic acid to gently remove dead skin and leave a smooth, velvety finish.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of viscous
Adjective
  • Seabrooke said that even day-to-day activities—like washing with too-hot water, heat damage, rough towel drying, and genetics—can all play into hair that’s more staticky than silky.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Think poofy baby doll dresses and silky slip dresses, but with that signature Olivia flair, of course.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.
    — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?
    — Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Definition of turbid
Adjective
  • This pick combines the best of both worlds with a blend of AHA, BHA, and polyhydroxy acid (PHA), plus super-fine volcanic pumice suspended in a satiny gel.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then, during braising, the flour acts as a thickener to turn the wine and broth into a satiny sauce.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of satiny
Adjective
  • Bring to simmer and cook till reduced by about half and lightly syrupy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is syrupy, 5 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of syrupy
Adjective
  • Puree firm or extra-firm silken tofu to make a substitute for thickening sauces and soups.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This silken combination is then slipped into a housemade everything bagel, which provides just enough chew to offset the fluffy scramble.
    — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of silken

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“Creamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creamy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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