creamy
word
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 - кремообразныйJapanese: クリーミーVietnamese: ngậy - mịn màngKorean: 크리미한 - 부드러운(질감)Turkish: kremalı - yumuşak (doku)Urdu: کریمی - نرم (بافت)Indonesian: krim - lembut (tekstur)
Example Sentences
The sauce has a nice creamy texture.
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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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This soup is very creamy and delicious.
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I love creamy desserts like cheesecake.
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I always add milk to my coffee to make it extra creamy.
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