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 Pair a classic French tip with a little bit of color and a yummy 3D design that'll make your nails look good enough to eat! — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 1 July 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 Your bag is filled with your comfiest hoodie (perfect for travel), your favorite snacks, noise-canceling headphones, and a yummy chapstick. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yummy
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delicious
Adjective
  • Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of delicious

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