yummy
/'jʌmi/
Definition
Adjective: - Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste: Describes food or drink that is delicious, very tasty, and enjoyable to eat.
Usage
The word "yummy" is an informal, often enthusiastic adjective used to express that something tastes very good. It is commonly used in casual conversation, especially by children or when speaking in a playful, affectionate manner. It typically describes food but can sometimes be extended to other pleasing sensory experiences.
Examples
- Adjective:
- This chocolate cake is absolutely yummy!
- She made a yummy soup for dinner.
- The yummy smell of cookies filled the kitchen.
Advanced Usage
- "Yummy" as an exclamation: In very informal speech, "yummy" can be used alone as an exclamation to express delight upon tasting something.
- "Yummy! These strawberries are perfect."
Variants and Related Words
- Yum (interjection): An even shorter, more exclamatory form expressing that something tastes good.
- "Yum! This pizza is amazing."
- Yumminess (noun, informal): The quality of being yummy.
- The yumminess of the homemade bread was undeniable.
Synonyms
- Delicious: Highly pleasant to the taste.
- Delectable: Delightful, especially to the taste.
- Scrumptious: Extremely tasty or appetizing (informal).
- Tasty: Having a pleasant, distinct flavor.
Antonyms
- Yucky (informal): Disgusting or unpleasant to taste.
- Bland: Lacking strong flavor.
- Disgusting: Arousing revulsion or strong displeasure.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "Looks yummy": Used to say that food appears to be delicious before even tasting it.
- That dessert looks yummy; I can't wait to try it.
- "Yummy in my tummy": A playful, rhyming phrase, often used by or with children, to express that food is delicious and satisfying.
- The little girl said, "This pasta is yummy in my tummy!"
Adjective
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extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
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