Creamiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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creamiest

 

[ ˈkriː.mi.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

The term 'creamiest' refers to the superlative form of creamy, describing something that has the highest quality of creaminess. It often indicates that a food or drink is rich, smooth, and has a pleasing texture that's reminiscent of thick cream.

Synonyms

richest, silkiest, smoothest

Examples of usage

  • This ice cream is the creamiest I've ever tasted.
  • Her macaroni and cheese is the creamiest in town.
  • He swears this is the creamiest risotto you'll find.
  • I prefer the creamiest soups during the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "creamiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais cremoso

🇮🇳 सबसे क्रीमी

🇩🇪 cremigster

🇮🇩 paling krimi

🇺🇦 найкремовіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej kremowy

🇯🇵 最もクリーミーな

🇫🇷 le plus crémeux

🇪🇸 el más cremoso

🇹🇷 en kremsi

🇰🇷 가장 크리미한

🇸🇦 الأكثر كريمي

🇨🇿 nejkrémovější

🇸🇰 najkrémovejší

🇨🇳 最奶油的

🇸🇮 najbolj kremast

🇮🇸 cremasti

🇰🇿 ең кремді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე კრემული

🇦🇿 ən kremli

🇲🇽 el más cremoso

Word origin

The word 'creamy' has its origins in the word 'cream', which traces back to the Old French word 'creme' (modern French 'crème') and the Latin word 'crema'. The term 'cream' originally referred to the fatty part that rises to the top of milk. Over time, 'creamy' developed as an adjective to describe foods that have a smooth and rich texture, reminiscent of cream. The superlative form, 'creamiest', emerged to express the degree of creaminess in comparison to other foods, emphasizing its exceptional texture or richness. The use of the term has broadened in culinary contexts to describe a wide range of dishes, from desserts to sauces, highlighting the desirability of a velvety mouthfeel.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,485, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.