BUTTERY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of buttery

as in fatty

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noun

chiefly dialect

as in larder

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Recent Examples of buttery

Adjective

Insider tip Don’t sleep on the French pastries on the breakfast buffet, including pain au chocolat and buttery madeleines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The buttery texture and toasted notes of Stag Leaps’ Winery 2023 Napa Valley Chardonnay ($35) match the rich, creamy elements and melted cheese of the recipe, while its mineral finish keeps the dish from feeling heavy. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

Start with the escargot, which pack a wonderful buttery, garlicky punch, each bite topped with a perfect, tiny puff pastry. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Finally, a cooked buttery frosting loaded with coconut is poured over the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buttery

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery

Adjective

For example, lean meat like turkey might benefit from the richness of cream, whereas a fattier meat like pork might be better off with milk (or water, or stock).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Humans are fattier and bulkier than the average rat, potentially further limiting how far these signals can travel, according to Hugh Lee.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of fatty

Adjective

Others have used it to remove oily stains from their toddlers like crayon marks on carpet, and one reviewer says it’s saved many of their clothes from being ruined in a household with unavoidable messes from both kids and pets.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
The intention of peptide users is to have the muscle-building effects of anabolic steroids without the side effects of infertility, oily skin, acne, liver inflammation, and so on.

— Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of oily

Noun

Many homeowners are setting these up by task, such as a breakfast cabinet, a coffee cabinet, a baking pantry, an appliance cabinet or a snack pantry, and that approach is likely to keep showing up in kitchen design ideas.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pantry

Adjective

Monday Volume for lift without greasy roots Stubbs also recommended Monday Volume Shampoo for hair that needs a boost without weight.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
My hair looks healthier and feels way smoother, and my final look comes out polished without any greasy residue.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of greasy

Adjective

Counties where richer arrivals or the departure of lower earners drove the improvement were set aside.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Kodal Minerals plans to expand its lithium business across West Africa, betting the gold-rich region can become a major supplier of the battery metal, Reuters reported.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

When carb intake falls sharply, the liver turns fat into ketones, an alternative fuel for the brain and other tissues that may cause less metabolic stress.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
While typically flushed out within a day, a small amount can build up in fat tissue with daily exposure.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fat

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