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 of yummy

• delicious

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

This sheet pan version is a little less cheesy and gooey than the traditional (but equally yummy), and adds in sweet peppers. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Read the full story for all the yummy details. —Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about this yummy mummy! —Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 17 June 2026

Kids want things like hugs and affection, praise, cool toys, yummy food and treats. —Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

yum-yum

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yummy

• chummy
• crummy
• dummy
• gummy
• mummy
• ramie
• rummy
• tummy

Kids Definition

yummy

adjective

yum·​my ˈyəm-ē 

: very pleasing especially to the taste