creaminess
Rich, smooth quality
Creaminess is the quality of being smooth, rich, and velvety in texture—like cream.
The word applies most often to foods: the creaminess of the risotto, a soup with surprising creaminess.
It can extend to other sensory experiences: the creaminess of a lotion, the creaminess of a singing voice.
The quality suggests luxurious smoothness.
Soft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- butteryRich like a spread
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
spreadability · mouthfeel · whipped · emulsion · homogeneous · glossy · luscious · consistency
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
- richHaving much of something
- luxuriousMarked by costly elegance
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
comforting · delightful · sumptuous · luscious · gourmet · truffle · cheesecake · tiramisu
Airy whipped preparation
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- alfredoButtery parmesan pasta sauce
risotto · polenta · hummus · aioli · mayonnaise · hollandaise · chowder · bisque
Mammalian nursing fluid
- cheeseFermented milk solid
- yogurtFermented milk product
- butterSolid fat from cream
- gheeButter with milk removed
brie · camembert · mascarpone · ricotta · burrata · crème fraîche · half-and-half · condensed milk
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
nourishing · salve · unguent · body butter · serum · ointment · sunscreen · conditioner
velvety
Soft and smooth-textured
viscosity · spreadability · mouthfeel · whipped · emulsion · homogeneous · glossy · luscious · consistency · softness
decadent
Self-indulgent, often corruptly
satisfying · comforting · delightful · sumptuous · luscious · gourmet · truffle · cheesecake · tiramisu · chocolate
mousse
Airy whipped preparation
- custardCooked egg-milk mixture
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
alfredo · risotto · polenta · hummus · aioli · mayonnaise · hollandaise · chowder · bisque · purée
milk
Mammalian nursing fluid
ghee · brie · camembert · mascarpone · ricotta · burrata · crème fraîche · half-and-half · condensed milk · evaporated milk
lotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- balmHealing topical preparation
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
hydrating · nourishing · salve · unguent · body butter · serum · ointment · sunscreen · conditioner · masque
- sensory testingblind tasting, taste testing, sensory thresholds, flavor profiles, mouthfeel
- sensory qualitiestaste, smell, aroma, sound, texture
- sensationstaste, touch, smell, sound, pain
- texturessmoothness, smooth, soft, rough, roughness
- Milkwhole milk, skim milk, raw milk, butterfat, milk fat
- soap propertieslather, suds, foam, bubbles, cleansing
creaminessgrittiness
Rough granular quality
graininess · coarseness · roughness · sandiness · chunkiness
cream, creamy, ice cream, creams, creamed, creaming, creamier, creamiest, creamer