creamy
Americanadjective
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containing cream.
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resembling cream in consistency or taste; soft and smooth.
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having a yellowish-white color; cream-colored.
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Informal.
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beneficial or profitable.
a creamy arrangement for profit sharing.
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slick, facile, or superficial.
His later movies are too creamy.
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adjective
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resembling cream in colour, taste, or consistency
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containing cream
Other Word Forms
- creamily adverb
- creaminess noun
Etymology
Origin of creamy
Example Sentences
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The key to making really good raita is using plain, full-fat, unsweetened yogurt, which allows for a creamy yet not-too-thick base.
From Salon
In the winter, my default craving is creamy.
From Salon
As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.
From Salon
And that’s certainly what she looked like when I first saw her, so shriveled and weak and vulnerable, her skin pale and paper-thin over her cheekbones, her hair creamy white against the pillows.
From Literature
Strong and sweet, thick and creamy, the drink starts with strong Robusta coffee brewed on a phin, the traditional individual filter that drip-brews directly into a cup.
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