Yummy
adj.joyfulplayful
What it means
Especially pleasant to taste or smell.
Reach for it when giving informal, enthusiastic praise to food
The roasted peaches were simple and yummy.
Choose between these
7- playful
when food invites another portion in British English
not when Moreish is regional and describes desire to continue, not quality by itself.
- playful
when exaggerated cheerful enjoyment fits
not when Scrumptious is equally informal and can sound childish or old-fashioned.
- everyday
when enjoyable flavor deserves simple praise
not when Tasty is milder and less enthusiastic than yummy.
- warm
when strong food praise should sound natural at any age
not when Delicious is more polished and may feel too strong for a merely pleasant snack.
- professional
when appearance or aroma invites eating before tasting
not when Food may look appetizing yet taste disappointing.
- professional
when strong or well-developed flavor is the evidence
not when Flavorful food can be unbalanced or unpleasant and is not automatically yummy.
- literary
when rich pleasure suits celebratory food writing
not when Delectable is ornate and can sound affected in plain conversation.
Said against
3- yucky
- bland
- unappetizing
It naturally appears in
3- yummy food
The stall serves yummy food with clear allergy labels.
- look yummy
The peaches look yummy, but let them cool before tasting.
- smell yummy
The dumplings smell yummy as the herbs begin to steam.
The word family
2Where this comes from
Yummy is informal and subjective. It is not evidence that food is nutritious, safe, or culturally authentic.
- Wiktionary, English adjective informal sense: delicious opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.