adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

creamy

KREE-mee

Creamy (adj) means having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream. Example: “The soup had a wonderfully creamy texture.”

adj

Having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream.

"The soup had a wonderfully creamy texture."

"This cheese is soft and creamy."

Having a pale yellowish-white color like cream.

"The walls were painted a creamy white."

How to use creamy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSmooth and rich like cream, in texture, taste, or color.

Common pairings

creamy texture creamy sauce creamy white

creamier comparative, creamies plural, creamiest superlative

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From cream + -y, "having the quality of cream."

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What does “creamy” mean?

The word “creamy” means having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream. In plain terms, smooth and rich like cream, in texture, taste, or color.

How do you pronounce “creamy”?

“Creamy” is pronounced KREE-mee (/ˈkɹiːmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “creamy” in a sentence?

Here is “creamy” used in a sentence: “The soup had a wonderfully creamy texture.”

What part of speech is “creamy”?

“Creamy” is an adjective.

Is “creamy” a common word?

“Creamy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “creamy” have?

“Creamy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream.