yummy

adjective

yum·​my ˈyə-mē 

yummier; yummiest

: highly attractive or pleasing

especially : delicious, delectable

yummy desserts

The café makes some of the yummiest onion soup in town, too.

—Alexander F. Lobrano, Jr.

yummy noun

plural yummies

… she has been known to keep a desk drawer full of prepackaged yummies …

—Celia Wren

yumminess noun

A delicious red [wine] with a track record for yumminess, it's a real value at this price.

—James Suckling

Synonyms

• ambrosial
• appetizing
• dainty
• delectable
• delicious
• delish
• flavorful
• flavorsome
• luscious
• lush
• mouthwatering
• palatable
• savory
• savoury
• scrumptious
• succulent
• tasteful
• tasty
• toothsome
• toothy

Examples of yummy in a Sentence

He prepared all sorts of yummy dishes.

a yummy meal that is also nutritious

Recent Examples on the Web

Learn how to make a bowl of velvety, yummy pinto beans. —Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

Also, gourmand fragrances continue to be popular—especially the yummy, creamy ones. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024

Gourmand scents have always had a very special place in my heart because for me, having sweet, yummy desserts, always reminds me of my most happy moments in life. —Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

This yummy gourmand balances warm, sweet honey with spicy cinnamon and sugary vanilla. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

yum-yum

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

yummy

adjective

yum·​my ˈyəm-ē 

: very pleasing especially to the taste