creamy

/ˈkriːmi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkriːmi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrē-mē/ (ame, mw)

creamy — adjective

  • creamypositive
  • creamiercomparative
  • creamiestsuperlative

1. describes food, drink, or beauty products that have a thick, smooth texture and

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes food, drink, or beauty products that have a thick, smooth texture and a rich taste or feel, often because they contain cream or a similar ingredient

例句

Nellie whisked the eggs and cream together until the mixture was smooth and creamy.

resultative: whisk + object + until + creamy

Reema dipped her bread into the creamy sauce and took a bite.

同義詞
  • smooth

    broader term; describes any even surface or texture, not necessarily rich or thick

  • velvety

    suggests an even softer, smoother texture, often used for desserts and fabrics

  • rich

    emphasizes the feeling of fullness and indulgence, often applied to sauces and desserts

反義詞
  • thin

    describes a liquid that runs easily, without thickness

  • watery

    describes food or drink that lacks richness and body

文法句型

creamy + noun (attributive)

be/look/taste + creamy (predicative)

用法筆記

Common in recipes, food reviews, and beauty product descriptions. Frequently paired with texture nouns: creamy texture, creamy consistency, creamy feel.

常見錯誤

❌The water from the tap was creamy.
✅The soup was creamy.
💡'creamy' describes a deliberately thick, smooth texture in food or products, not any cloudy or opaque liquid.

2. describes a pale yellow-white colour that is similar to that of fresh cream

2.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a pale yellow-white colour that is similar to that of fresh cream

例句

Aylin painted the kitchen walls a soft creamy colour that made the room feel warm.

interior design: creamy + colour / wall

The bride carried a bouquet of creamy white roses tied with a silk ribbon.

同義詞
  • off-white

    a neutral white with just a hint of another colour; slightly less warm than creamy

  • ivory

    a pale yellowish-white, similar to creamy but named after elephant ivory

  • beige

    a pale brownish-yellow, typically darker and more neutral than creamy

反義詞
  • dark

    opposite end of the lightness scale

  • bright white

    a pure white without any yellow or warm tones

文法句型

creamy + colour noun (e.g. creamy white, creamy yellow)

creamy + noun (e.g. creamy walls, creamy fabric)

用法筆記

Used for colours in fashion, interior design, and nature. Often paired with other colour words: creamy white, creamy yellow, creamy beige.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a creamy coloured scarf.
✅She bought a creamy scarf.
💡'creamy' already refers to the colour; adding 'coloured' is redundant.