buttery

adjective
UK: /ˈbʌtəri/
US: /ˈbʌtəri/

  1. Containing or covered with butter.

    1. The buttery toast was perfect with my morning coffee.
    2. The chef added a generous amount of buttery sauce to the pasta.

  2. Having a taste or smell like butter.

    1. This popcorn has a buttery flavor I really enjoy it a lot.
    2. The Chardonnay had a buttery aroma that complemented its rich taste.

  3. Smooth and rich in texture.

    1. Her buttery voice soothed the baby and calmed him down.
    2. The lotion left my skin feeling buttery soft and well moisturized.

Synonyms

creamy smooth rich

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buttery" in English means: Containing or covered with butter., Having a taste or smell like butter., Smooth and rich in texture..

The phonetic transcription of "buttery" is /ˈbʌtəri/ in British English and /ˈbʌtəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buttery": creamy, smooth, rich.

Example usage of "buttery": "The buttery toast was perfect with my morning coffee.". More examples on the page.