yummy
word
/ˈjəmi/
YUH-mee
/jˈʌmi/
YUH-mee
Definition
Describes food that tastes very good or is delicious, often used in a cheerful or playful way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; mostly used when talking to children or in casual conversations. Often describes sweets or snacks, but can be used for any delicious food. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings.
Spanish: rico - delicioso - sabrosoPortuguese (BR): gostoso - deliciosoPortuguese (PT): saboroso - deliciosoChinese (Simplified): 好吃 - 美味Chinese (Traditional): 好喫 - 美味Hindi: स्वादिष्टArabic: لذيذBengali: মজা - স্বাদिष्टRussian: вкусно - аппетитноJapanese: おいしい - とてもおいしいVietnamese: ngon - rất ngonKorean: 맛있다 - 진짜 맛있다Turkish: lezzetli - nefisUrdu: مزے دار - لذیذIndonesian: enak - lezat
Example Sentences
Dinner was yummy tonight.
basic
This pizza is so yummy!
basic
The cake looks yummy.
basic
Smells yummy! What are you cooking?
natural
If lunch is this yummy every day, I’ll never get bored.
natural
Wow, this ice cream is super yummy!
natural