adj · noun · 9 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈkɹiːmi/
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rhymes with -iːmi
CMU ARPABET:K R IY1 M IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Containing cream.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
creamy milk
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Of food or drink, having the rich taste or thick, smooth texture of cream, whether or not it actually contains cream.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
creamy chocolate
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3
adj
Meaning 3
Of any liquid, having the thick texture of cream.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
a creamy lotion
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4
adj
Meaning 4
Having the colour of cream.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
adj
Meaning 5
Characterised by a gentle transition between sharp and out-of-focus areas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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adj
Meaning 6
Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang, vulgar
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7
noun
Meaning 7
A horse with a cream-coloured coat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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8
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
of the color of cream
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
creamy translucent pebbles
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9
adjective satellite
Meaning 9
thick like cream
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
From Middle English cremy, equivalent to cream + -y. Piecewise doublet of cremey.
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Translations
64 source translations are retained for this English entry.