Creamy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɹimi

KREE-mee

UK

kɹˈiːmi

kREE-mee

Definition

Having a smooth, soft, and rich texture like cream; often used to describe foods, drinks, or colors.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly to describe food (sauces, soups, desserts) but also colors ('creamy white'). Common collocations: 'creamy texture', 'creamy sauce'. Not a synonym for 'full of cream'; it refers to texture/appearance, not just ingredients.

• Spanish: cremoso - suave (textura)
• Portuguese (BR): cremoso - macio (textura)
• Portuguese (PT): cremoso - suave (textura)
• Chinese (Simplified): 奶油般的 - 柔滑的
• Chinese (Traditional): 奶油般的 - 柔滑的
• Hindi: मलाईदार - क्रीमी (सामग्री की बनावट)
• Arabic: كريمي - ناعم (الملمس)
• Bengali: ক্রীমি - মোলায়েম (বর্ণনা)
• Russian: сливочный - кремообразный
• Japanese: クリーミー
• Vietnamese: ngậy - mịn màng
• Korean: 크리미한 - 부드러운(질감)
• Turkish: kremalı - yumuşak (doku)
• Urdu: کریمی - نرم (بافت)
• Indonesian: krim - lembut (tekstur)

Example Sentences

This soup is very creamy and delicious.

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I love creamy desserts like cheesecake.

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The sauce has a nice creamy texture.

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I always add milk to my coffee to make it extra creamy.

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Her skin looked soft and creamy under the light.

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Can you make the mashed potatoes extra creamy this time?

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