Creamy: meaning, definitions and examples

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creamy

[ ˈkriːmi ]

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food

Having a smooth, rich texture like cream; containing or resembling cream.

Synonyms

rich, smooth, velvety

Examples of usage

creamy mashed potatoes
a creamy dessert
a creamy sauce

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beverage

Containing a lot of cream or fat, making it smooth and rich in flavor.

Synonyms

luscious, rich, smooth

Examples of usage

a creamy latte
a creamy milkshake
a creamy hot chocolate

Translations

Translations of the word "creamy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cremoso

🇮🇳 क्रीमी

🇩🇪 cremig

🇮🇩 krim

🇺🇦 кремовий

🇵🇱 kremowy

🇯🇵 クリーミー

🇫🇷 crémeux

🇪🇸 cremoso

🇹🇷 kremalı

🇰🇷 크리미

🇸🇦 كريمي

🇨🇿 krémový

🇸🇰 krémový

🇨🇳 奶油的

🇸🇮 kremast

🇮🇸 rjómakenndur

🇰🇿 кремді

🇬🇪 კრემიანი

🇦🇿 kremli

🇲🇽 cremoso

Word origin

The word "creamy" originated from the Middle English word "cremig", which meant full of cream. The use of the word to describe food or beverages with a smooth, rich texture like cream dates back to the 17th century. Creamy dishes have been enjoyed for centuries, and the popularity of creamy textures in cuisine continues to this day.