yum

That hits right

People say yum or yum-yum in response to something that tastes or looks good.

exclamation

delicious

Highly pleasing to taste

mmm · divine · heavenly · amazing · incredible · wow · ooh · ahh · lip-smacking · finger-licking

indulgence

dessert

Sweet course after dinner

candy · confectionery · treat · sweets · pastry · cheesecake · brownie · truffle · fudge · caramel

flavor

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

rich · tangy · zesty · spicy · luscious · piquant · umami · aromatic · buttery · creamy

appetite

craving

Powerful urge to have

famished · peckish · drooling · anticipation · tempting · enticing · irresistible · tantalizing · salivating · hankering

gourmet

cuisine

Characteristic cooking style

  • chefProfessional kitchen leader
  • epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
  • foodieCasual term for epicure

culinary · artisanal · delicacy · connoisseur · gastronomy · degustation · Michelin · tasting · palate · sommelier

Categories
Opposites
taste reaction

yumyuck

Disgust exclamation

ew · gross · blech · ick · eww

desirability

yumyuck

Disgust exclamation

no thanks · pass · hard pass · repulsive · unappetizing

Phrases
Family

yummy, yummiest, yummier, yumminess, yummo

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G