Yumminess: meaning, definitions and examples

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yumminess

 

[ ˈjəmɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

The quality of being delicious or pleasing to taste.

Synonyms

deliciousness, flavorfulness, tastiness.

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Word Description / Examples
yumminess

Informal and playful context, often used to describe food that looks or tastes irresistibly good.

  • The yumminess of the chocolate cake made everyone smile
  • This dish is filled with yumminess!
deliciousness

General context to describe food that has a great taste, commonly found in both spoken and written language.

  • The deliciousness of her home-cooked meals is unmatched
  • He marveled at the deliciousness of the fresh strawberries
tastiness

Casual context, widely used to highlight food that is particularly enjoyable to eat but not necessarily gourmet.

  • The pizza's tastiness made it hard to stop eating
  • There’s no denying the tastiness of his grilled chicken
flavorfulness

Describing food that has a rich and intense flavor, often used in culinary reviews and descriptions.

  • The flavorfulness of the stew was enhanced by the fresh herbs
  • Flavorfulness is key to a memorable dining experience

Examples of usage

  • The yumminess of the chocolate cake made it impossible to resist.
  • I can't get enough of the yumminess of this dish.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The overall appeal or attractiveness of something.

Synonyms

appeal, attractiveness, charm.

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yumminess

Usually relates to food or something edible that tastes very good. Informal and often used in a positive context, especially among children or in casual conversation.

  • The cake's yumminess made it hard to have just one slice.
  • This ice cream's yumminess is off the charts!
appeal

Refers to the quality of being attractive or interesting. It is a more general term and can apply to various things, such as products, ideas, or people. Neutral connotation.

  • The new smartphone's sleek design has a lot of appeal.
  • Her argument lacked appeal and failed to convince the jury.
attractiveness

Denotes the quality of being pleasing or appealing in appearance. It is often used in the context of physical beauty or desirability. Neutral to positive connotation.

  • The attractiveness of the beachfront property caught everyone's attention.
  • His attractiveness made him very popular at school.
charm

Refers to the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. It is usually more personal and related to someone's behavior, personality, or manner. Positive connotation.

  • Her charm made her the most beloved actress in Hollywood.
  • He has a certain charm that makes people want to be around him.

Examples of usage

  • The yumminess of the vacation destination was unmatched.
  • She loved the yumminess of the book she was reading.

Translations

Translations of the word "yumminess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deliciosidade

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्टता

🇩🇪 Leckerei

🇮🇩 kelezatan

🇺🇦 смакота

🇵🇱 smakowitość

🇯🇵 美味しさ

🇫🇷 déliciosité

🇪🇸 deliciosidad

🇹🇷 lezzet

🇰🇷 맛있음

🇸🇦 لذة

🇨🇿 lahodnost

🇸🇰 lahodnosť

🇨🇳 美味

🇸🇮 okusnost

🇮🇸 bragðgæði

🇰🇿 дәмділік

🇬🇪 გემრიელობა

🇦🇿 dadlılıq

🇲🇽 deliciosidad

Etymology

The word 'yumminess' is a modern term derived from the colloquial use of 'yummy,' which originated in the early 20th century. 'Yummy' itself is believed to be an alteration of 'yummyummy,' a word used to describe delicious food in the 19th century. Over time, 'yumminess' has evolved to encompass not only the taste of food but also the general appeal of various things.