yummy

adjective

ˈyə-mē How to pronounce yummy (audio)
Definition of yummynext
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 Its smoothing and soothing claims are most definitely valid, and so is its yummy fragrance. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 The rings were so yummy, in fact, that remembering to take them each morning was not a problem. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The second season of With Love, Meghan was once again brimming with nifty hosting tips, yummy recipes, and (most importantly) stellar outfit inspiration. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 The grocery store hosts a number of pop-ups for a uniquely yummy excursion. — Roseann Cattani, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yummy
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delicious
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  • His wife welcomes me into their open-air kitchen for coffee and tamal de maicena — homemade milk tarts made with cornstarch, which are unbelievably fresh and delicious.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Yummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yummy. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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