Creamy

/ˈkriːmi/ adjective

Definition

Having a smooth, rich texture like cream; containing or producing cream, or having a pale beige color similar to cream.

Etymology

From 'cream' (from Latin 'crema,' of uncertain origin, possibly from Greek) plus the adjective suffix '-y.' The word has been used since the 1700s.

Kelly Says

The word 'creamy' triggers immediate pleasure in our brains because cream is high in fat, and our bodies evolved to crave fatty foods as concentrated energy sources—that's why creamy foods feel so satisfying.

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