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

When in full bloom, during the summer, these huge flowers can reach almost 12 inches across, with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark brown center full of yummy seeds. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025

Not fussy…well executed with the perfect shades of blonde for her yummy skin. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025

However, even the promise of a yummy meal was not enough to lure the small dog. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025

Remember, this yummy collaboration won't last long so make sure to head to your local Krispy Kreme before April 6th is over. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025

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