Definition of 'creamy'

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creamy

(kriːmi )

Word forms: comparative creamier , superlative creamiest

1. adjective

Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk.

...rich, creamy coffee.

...a creamy chocolate and nut candy bar.

2. adjective

Food that is creamy has a soft smooth texture and appearance.

...creamy mashed potato.

Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.

...a delicious soft blue cheese with a creamy texture.

Synonyms: smooth, soft, creamed, lush More Synonyms of creamy

More Synonyms of creamy

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creamy in British

(ˈkriːmɪ )

adjectiveWord forms: creamier or creamiest

resembling cream in colour, taste, or consistency

containing cream

Derived forms

creamily (ˈcreamily)

adverb

creaminess (ˈcreaminess)

noun

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creamy in American

(ˈkrimi ; krēmˈē)

adjectiveWord forms: ˈcreamier or ˈcreamiest

full of cream

like cream in consistency or color

Derived forms

creaminess (ˈcreaminess)

noun

Example sentences containing 'creamy'

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It tastes rich and surprisingly creamy despite being made with little cream. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Turn into a bowl and beat with a whisk or fork until smooth and creamy. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Your saliva becomes noticeably thicker than usual and may well get creamy in texture and taste. Wilkinson, Steve M.E. and You - a self-help plan (1988)The heat from the pasta will cook the egg to a delicious creamy coating. The Sun (2013)You may need to add some cooking liquid to make a nice creamy consistency. Elliot, Rose Cooking with Beans and PulsesThe smoked salmon should barely change colour and the eggs should remain soft and creamy. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Strain the creamy milk and discard the bay leaf and garlic. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Spoon the creamy mixture on to the chilled base. The Sun (2016)Stir all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Times, Sunday Times (2010)This creamy texture gives just enough shimmer to keep things polished. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Stop cooking when the eggs have the consistency of a creamy purée. The Sun (2014)Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until soft and creamy. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Pour the hot creamy milk over the egg yolks and whisk together. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Mix them until the mixture is creamy. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Remove from the heat and keep blending until the liquid cools and becomes smooth and creamy. Guyton, Anita The Natural Beauty Book - cruelty-free cosmetics to make at home (1991)They have a fine skin and a creamy texture. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Blend to a creamy consistency and serve. The Sun (2012)The mozzarella garnish could be swapped for slabs of feta or creamy goat's cheese. Times, Sunday Times (2013)It is incredibly creamy and the cheese made from it is the world's most pricey. The Sun (2014)When creamy and delicious, season with the sugar and a little salt and pepper. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Hey presto: a delicious creamy treat. The Sun (2013)Price 1. Pasta tubes in a creamy tomato and cheese sauce. The Sun (2011)

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Used Occasionally. creamy is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Translations for 'creamy'

British English: creamy ADJECTIVE

Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk.

...rich, creamy coffee.

American English: creamy
Brazilian Portuguese: cremoso
Chinese: 含大量奶油的
European Spanish: cremoso
French: crémeux
German: sahnig
Italian: cremoso
Japanese: クリームやミルクを多く含んだ
Korean: 크림이 많이 든
European Portuguese: cremoso
Spanish: cremoso

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Definition of creamy from the Collins English Dictionary

Ought to

The use of ought to is similar to should, but it is much less frequent. Like should, the verb ought to does not have a past form. It is only used with reference to the present and the future. Ought ...