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

While Starbucks provides a yummy, festive holiday menu every winter, devotees know that isn't the only way to try a new drink. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024

Even though some of their American friends work on the 26th, people gather at their house in the evening for a spirited pub quiz, yummy leftovers and mulled wine. —Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024

Serve it over wide, yummy, egg noodles for a classic Pappardelle Bolognese. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

Heritage 9-Inch Square Dish This 9-inch square dish is a total workhorse; use it to make quiche, lasagna, enchiladas, and casseroles, or for baking cinnamon rolls, brownies, and other yummy desserts. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 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