creamy
gb/kɹˈimi/ us/kɹˈimi/
B1
English
krémes, tejszínes, krémszerű, krémszínű, krémfehér, bársonyos, selymes
B1
1
Usage pattern:
creamy [soup/sauce/coffee/dessert]
I ordered the creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.
A krémes paradicsomlevest és egy sajtos melegszendvicset rendeltem.
This recipe makes a creamy mushroom sauce without much effort.
Ezzel a recepttel különösebb erőfeszítés nélkül készíthetsz krémes gombaszószt.
She likes her coffee creamy, with plenty of milk.
Learner examples
The soup is creamy.
A leves krémes.
I like creamy pasta.
Szeretem a krémes tésztaételeket.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use creamy to mean only “white”; in food contexts it mainly describes texture and richness.
Meaning
rich, smooth, with cream
Collocations
creamy soup
|creamy sauce
|creamy pasta
|creamy curry
|creamy dressing
|creamy mashed potatoes
|creamy yogurt
|creamy latte
|creamy cheesecake
|creamy ice cream
Synonyms
rich (Emphasizes strong, satisfying flavor.)
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velvety (Emphasizes very smooth texture.)
Antonyms
watery (Opposite of rich and thick in liquids.)
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thin (Opposite of thick, rich consistency.)
Themes
food_and_drink
|cooking
|daily_life
Definition
If food is creamy, it has cream in it or tastes rich and smooth like cream.
Containing cream or having the rich taste and smoothness associated with cream, especially of food or drink.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
creamy [lotion/cleanser/paint/mixture]
Whisk until the mixture turns creamy and pale.
Habverővel verd addig, amíg a keverék krémes és világos színű nem lesz.
The cleanser has a creamy texture that doesn’t dry out my skin.
Az arclemosó krémes állagú, és nem szárítja ki a bőrömet.
Add a little water if the paint feels too creamy to spread evenly.
Learner examples
This lotion is creamy.
Ennek a testápolónak krémes az állaga.
Mix it until it is creamy.
Keverd addig, amíg krémes nem lesz.
Common mistake:
Creamy does not mean “oily”; a creamy product can feel moisturizing without being greasy.
Meaning
thick and smooth in texture
Collocations
creamy lotion
|creamy cleanser
|creamy moisturizer
|creamy texture
|creamy consistency
|creamy formula
|creamy mixture
|creamy filling
|creamy spread
|creamy paint
Synonyms
smooth (General word for an even texture.)
|
silky (Suggests very soft, luxurious smoothness.)
Antonyms
grainy (Has small rough particles instead of a smooth texture.)
|
lumpy (Has uneven pieces or bumps.)
Themes
daily_life
|beauty
|materials
Definition
If something is creamy, it feels thick and smooth.
Having a thick, smooth, soft consistency like cream, even if no cream is present.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
creamy [white/beige] | a creamy [shade/tone]
She chose a creamy paint color to make the room feel warmer.
Krémszínű festéket választott, hogy melegebb hangulatú legyen a szoba.
The shoes come in black and a creamy off-white.
A cipő fekete, illetve krémszínű törtfehér változatban kapható.
A creamy scarf can soften the look of a dark coat.
Learner examples
The walls are creamy white.
A falak krémfehérek.
Common mistake:
Creamy as a color is usually slightly warm (yellowish), not pure bright white.
Meaning
pale yellowish-white in color
Collocations
creamy white
|creamy beige
|creamy shade
|creamy tone
|creamy walls
|creamy paint
|creamy sweater
|creamy leather
|creamy ivory
Synonyms
cream-colored (More explicit and often preferred for color.)
|
ivory (Often suggests a slightly more elegant, off-white tone.)
Antonyms
pure white (Whiter and cooler (less yellow) than creamy.)
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dark (Opposite in brightness rather than hue.)
Themes
colors
|fashion
|home
Definition
If something is creamy, it is a soft yellow-white color.
Having the pale yellowish-white color of cream.
C1
4
Usage pattern:
a creamy [voice/tone/sound]
Her creamy voice suited the ballad perfectly.
Bársonyos hangja tökéletesen illett a balladához.
The recording has a creamy sax tone that fills the room.
A felvételen bársonyos szaxofonhangzás hallható, amely betölti a szobát.
He lowered his voice into a creamy, reassuring murmur.
Common mistake:
This meaning is figurative; it describes sound quality, not food.
Meaning
smooth and rich-sounding
Collocations
creamy voice
|creamy tone
|creamy sound
|creamy vocals
|creamy saxophone
Synonyms
mellow (Calm, warm, and not harsh.)
|
smooth (Even and pleasant, without roughness.)
Antonyms
harsh (Unpleasantly sharp or rough to listen to.)
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shrill (High-pitched and piercing.)
Themes
music
|media
|emotions
Definition
A creamy voice or sound is smooth and pleasant to listen to.
Pleasantly smooth, rich, and mellow in sound, especially of a voice or musical tone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
creamy
IPA
GB/kɹˈimi/
US/kɹˈimi/
Syllables & stress
creamy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (creamy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: creamy
- Comparative: creamier
- Superlative: creamiest
Word family
Forms
creamier
adjective
creamiest
adjective
Core family
cream
noun A2
Related words
creaminess
noun
creamer
noun
Advanced or less common
creamery
noun
Expressions
creamy smooth
1/kɹˈimi smˈuð/
fixed phrase
extremely smooth in texture
Creamy smooth means very smooth and soft.
Examples
- Blend the sauce until it’s creamy smooth.
- The foundation dries to a creamy smooth finish.
- After chilling, the pudding becomes creamy smooth.
Learner examples
- The sauce is creamy smooth.
creamy white
1/kɹˈimi wˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
soft warm off-white color
Creamy white is a soft, slightly yellow-white color.
Examples
- They painted the kitchen a creamy white to brighten it up.
- She wore a creamy white blouse with dark jeans.
- The tiles are creamy white with light gray lines.
Learner examples
- My shirt is creamy white.