# yummy

/ˈjəmi/ (US) · /jˈʌmi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yummy
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. delicious

adjective · CEFR A2 · Informal

tasting very good.

For teachers: highly pleasing to the sense of taste. Often used in child-directed speech or informal adult conversation.

- This chocolate cake is so yummy that I might have a second piece.
- The children were delighted by the yummy treats provided at the party, though the adults found the sugar content somewhat overwhelming.

Usage: Typically used as a predicative or attributive adjective.

Teaching tip: While common in casual speech, using this word in professional or formal writing can make the speaker sound immature.

## Examples

- This chocolate cake is so yummy.
- The kids finished every bite of the dinner because they thought the sauce was yummy.
- While food critics might prefer more sophisticated descriptors like 'palatable' or 'succulent', the average diner often resorts to 'yummy' to express immediate, uncomplicated pleasure.

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