creamy

creamy
creamy mid-15c., from CREAM (Cf. cream) (n.) + -Y (Cf. -y) (2).

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  • Creamy — Cream y (kr?m ?), a. Full of, or containing, cream; resembling cream, in nature, appearance, or taste; creamlike; unctuous. Creamy bowls. Collins. Lines of creamy spray. Tennyson. Your creamy words but cozen. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • creamy — ► ADJECTIVE (creamier, creamiest) ▪ resembling or containing a lot of cream. DERIVATIVES creamily adverb creaminess noun …   English terms dictionary

  • creamy — [krēm′ē] adj. creamier, creamiest 1. full of cream 2. like cream in consistency or color creaminess n …   English World dictionary

  • creamy — [[t]kri͟ːmi[/t]] creamier, creamiest 1) ADJ GRADED Food or drink that is creamy contains a lot of cream or milk. ...rich, creamy coffee. ...a creamy chocolate and nut candy bar. 2) ADJ GRADED Food that is creamy has a soft smooth texture and… …   English dictionary

  • creamy — UK [ˈkriːmɪ] / US [ˈkrɪmɪ] adjective Word forms creamy : adjective creamy comparative creamier superlative creamiest 1) containing or made from cream We had fish with a creamy sauce. 2) a creamy substance is thick, soft, and smooth and does not… …   English dictionary

  • creamy — adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem, taste ▪ Stir the mixture until it looks creamy. ▪ It tastes deliciously creamy. ADVERB …   Collocations dictionary

  • creamy — cream|y [ krimi ] adjective 1. ) yellow white in color: She had golden hair and creamy skin. 2. ) a creamy substance is thick, soft, and smooth and does not flow easily: Beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. 3. ) containing or made from… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • creamy — adjective (creamier; est) Date: 1618 1. containing cream 2. resembling cream (as in color, texture, or taste) < a creamy consistency > < creamy skin > < a creamy voice > • creamily adverb • c …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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