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yummy Synonyms

Another word for yummy

Choosing another word for yummy depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Highly pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious or delectable.

Usage Example

"The bakery down the street sells the most delicious cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted."

Strongest
delicious
scrumptious
tasty
delectable
mouthwatering
Strong
luscious
appetizing
savory
toothsome
palatable

• interjection (Context 2)

Used to express pleasure, satisfaction, or anticipation, especially at the sight, smell, or taste of delicious food.

Usage Example

"yum! We are having homemade lasagna and garlic bread for dinner tonight."

Strongest
yum
yum-yum
Weak
mm-hmm

• adjective (Context 3)

Informally, extremely attractive, desirable, or appealing.

Usage Example

"She bought a delightful cashmere sweater in a rich shade of burgundy."

Strongest
delightful
Strong
lovely
luscious
gorgeous
attractive
appealing
desirable
fabulous
divine
dreamy

• noun (Context 4)

Something delicious to eat, such as a sweet treat, snack, or delicacy (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The host set out a platter of holiday yummies for the party guests to enjoy."

Strongest
goody
treat
Strong
delicacy
sweet
snack
tidbit
confection
dainty

Opposites of yummy

The opposite of yummy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

yuck
yucky
disgusting
ew
ick
gross
nasty
unappealing
See all opposites of yummy

• Nearby Words

yuma
yumminess
yummo
yummy
yup
yuppie
yurt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Yummy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/yummy
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