adj
creamy
KREE-mee
adj
1
Having the smooth, rich texture or taste of cream.
"The soup had a wonderfully creamy texture."
"This cheese is soft and creamy."
2
Having a pale yellowish-white color like cream.
"The walls were painted a creamy white."
How to Use Creamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmooth and rich like cream, in texture, taste, or color.
Common pairings
creamy texture
creamy sauce
creamy white
Word Forms
creamier comparative, creamies plural, creamiest superlative
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Etymology
From cream + -y, "having the quality of cream."