creaminess
/ˈkriː.mi.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkriː.mi.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrē-mē-nəs/ (ame, mw)
creaminess — noun
1. the quality of a substance — such as a food, drink, or cosmetic — that feels thi
the quality of a substance — such as a food, drink, or cosmetic — that feels thick, smooth, and soft on the tongue or skin, similar to fresh cream
Mei loved the creaminess of the vanilla ice cream she ordered at the cafe.
loved the creaminess of — describing food texture
The chef added coconut milk to increase the soup's creaminess.
add [ingredient] to increase creaminess
Fatima chose this moisturizer for its creaminess and gentle feel on her skin.
The creaminess of the pasta sauce came from fresh butter and Parmesan cheese.
Many customers praised the creaminess of the new Greek yogurt at the market.
- smoothness
more general — can describe any surface without bumps, not limited to thick liquids or soft substances
- richness
emphasizes a full, indulgent quality, often in food; can also refer to flavour or colour
- silkiness
suggests a fine, delicate, and very smooth texture, often in cosmetics or desserts
- graininess
opposite texture — rough because of small hard particles
- wateriness
opposite of thickness — too liquid, lacking body
- thinness
opposite of thick consistency, lacking substance
用法筆記
Usually describes foods (soup, sauce, yogurt, ice cream) and skincare products (lotion, moisturizer). Less commonly used for non-edible liquids like paint.