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
Just about everyone on the planet likes a good sweet treat, and doughnuts are one of the yummiest.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The pork belly corn dog bites at a Bubbly Bar & Bistro at the Iowa fair were yummy and served in a lovely, airy new bistro setting at the top of the aforementioned hill.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Craft beer on the store shelves and in bars wasn’t nearly as yummy as the brews my new friends made.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Even those with the smallest yards or patios can grow their own yummy vegetables with container gardens and clever space-saving options.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The pork belly corn dog bites at a Bubbly Bar & Bistro at the Iowa fair were yummy and served in a lovely, airy new bistro setting at the top of the aforementioned hill.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Craft beer on the store shelves and in bars wasn’t nearly as yummy as the brews my new friends made.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Even those with the smallest yards or patios can grow their own yummy vegetables with container gardens and clever space-saving options.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for yummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yummy
delicious
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The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Yummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yummy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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