as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a yummy meal that is also nutritious
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Recent Examples of yummy
Kids want things like hugs and affection, praise, cool toys, yummy food and treats.
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Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Take Marie Kondo’s advice and thank the cast-iron skillet for bringing you joy (and yummy meals), and then retire it.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
These little cones dipped in white chocolate-like coating and rolled in strawberry cake crumbs are yummy.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Volunteers in the city on Saturday packed a tote to the brim with non-perishable food items and yummy sugary cereal.
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Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
Take Marie Kondo’s advice and thank the cast-iron skillet for bringing you joy (and yummy meals), and then retire it.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
These little cones dipped in white chocolate-like coating and rolled in strawberry cake crumbs are yummy.
—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Volunteers in the city on Saturday packed a tote to the brim with non-perishable food items and yummy sugary cereal.
—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for yummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yummy
delicious
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Cherry trees showcase beautiful blooms in the spring and produce delicious fruit in late spring and early summer.
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The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy.
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“Yummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yummy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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