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

With this recipe up her sleeve and in her freezer, yummy dinner rolls will delight for many meals to come. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024

The property offers comfortable accommodations and a yummy complimentary breakfast buffet that features a large selection of Swedish and international dishes. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

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

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