creamy
gb/kɹˈimi/ us/kɹˈimi/
B1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
rich, smooth, with cream
If food is creamy, it has cream in it or tastes rich and smooth like cream.
Usage pattern:
creamy [soup/sauce/coffee/dessert]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use creamy to mean only “white”; in food contexts it mainly describes texture and richness.
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.)
Collocations
creamy soup
|creamy sauce
|creamy pasta
|creamy curry
|creamy dressing
|creamy mashed potatoes
|creamy yogurt
|creamy latte
|creamy cheesecake
|creamy ice cream
Themes
food_and_drink
|cooking
|daily_life
Examples
- I ordered the creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.
- This recipe makes a creamy mushroom sauce without much effort.
- She likes her coffee creamy, with plenty of milk.
Learner examples
- The soup is creamy.
- I like creamy pasta.
adjective
B1
property
2
thick and smooth in texture
If something is creamy, it feels thick and smooth.
Usage pattern:
creamy [lotion/cleanser/paint/mixture]
Common mistake:
Creamy does not mean “oily”; a creamy product can feel moisturizing without being greasy.
Synonyms
smooth (General word for an even texture.)
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silky (Suggests very soft, luxurious smoothness.)
Antonyms
grainy (Has small rough particles instead of a smooth texture.)
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lumpy (Has uneven pieces or bumps.)
Collocations
creamy lotion
|creamy cleanser
|creamy moisturizer
|creamy texture
|creamy consistency
|creamy formula
|creamy mixture
|creamy filling
|creamy spread
|creamy paint
Themes
daily_life
|beauty
|materials
Examples
- Whisk until the mixture turns creamy and pale.
- The cleanser has a creamy texture that doesn’t dry out my skin.
- Add a little water if the paint feels too creamy to spread evenly.
Learner examples
- This lotion is creamy.
- Mix it until it is creamy.
adjective
B2
property
3
pale yellowish-white in color
If something is creamy, it is a soft yellow-white color.
Usage pattern:
creamy [white/beige] | a creamy [shade/tone]
Common mistake:
Creamy as a color is usually slightly warm (yellowish), not pure bright white.
Synonyms
cream-colored (More explicit and often preferred for color.)
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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.)
Collocations
creamy white
|creamy beige
|creamy shade
|creamy tone
|creamy walls
|creamy paint
|creamy sweater
|creamy leather
|creamy ivory
Themes
colors
|fashion
|home
Examples
- She chose a creamy paint color to make the room feel warmer.
- The shoes come in black and a creamy off-white.
- A creamy scarf can soften the look of a dark coat.
Learner examples
- The walls are creamy white.
adjective
C1
property
4
smooth and rich-sounding
A creamy voice or sound is smooth and pleasant to listen to.
Usage pattern:
a creamy [voice/tone/sound]
Common mistake:
This meaning is figurative; it describes sound quality, not food.
Synonyms
mellow (Calm, warm, and not harsh.)
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smooth (Even and pleasant, without roughness.)
Antonyms
harsh (Unpleasantly sharp or rough to listen to.)
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shrill (High-pitched and piercing.)
Collocations
creamy voice
|creamy tone
|creamy sound
|creamy vocals
|creamy saxophone
Themes
music
|media
|emotions
Examples
- Her creamy voice suited the ballad perfectly.
- The recording has a creamy sax tone that fills the room.
- He lowered his voice into a creamy, reassuring murmur.
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.
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.