Yummy
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.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when food invites another portion in British English
Careful Moreish is regional and describes desire to continue, not quality by itself.
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playful
Fits when exaggerated cheerful enjoyment fits
Careful Scrumptious is equally informal and can sound childish or old-fashioned.
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everyday
Fits when enjoyable flavor deserves simple praise
Careful Tasty is milder and less enthusiastic than yummy.
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warm
Fits when strong food praise should sound natural at any age
Careful Delicious is more polished and may feel too strong for a merely pleasant snack.
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professional
Fits when appearance or aroma invites eating before tasting
Careful Food may look appetizing yet taste disappointing.
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professional
Fits when strong or well-developed flavor is the evidence
Careful Flavorful food can be unbalanced or unpleasant and is not automatically yummy.
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literary
Fits when rich pleasure suits celebratory food writing
Careful Delectable is ornate and can sound affected in plain conversation.
Opposites 3
- yucky
- bland
- unappetizing
Common phrases 3
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yummy food
The stall serves yummy food with clear allergy labels.
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look yummy
The peaches look yummy, but let them cool before tasting.
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smell yummy
The dumplings smell yummy as the herbs begin to steam.
Word family 2
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Yummy is informal and subjective. It is not evidence that food is nutritious, safe, or culturally authentic.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated