Lucy
yummy < tasty < delicious, is this the correct ranking according to the intensity of the expressions?
Nov 2, 2024 2:36 AM
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Yes, that's a good general ranking! Here’s a breakdown of the intensity in common usage: Yummy – Usually casual and child-friendly, indicating something tastes nice but not necessarily gourmet-level. Tasty – More versatile, suggesting good flavor and enjoyment but without extreme enthusiasm. Delicious – Strongest of the three, conveying something very flavorful and enjoyable, often with a sense of high satisfaction. This ranking works well in everyday English, though, of course, the nuances can vary depending on context.
November 2, 2024
Yummy - What children uses. Tasty - Informal Delicious - Formal For sentence it is also ok to say: *This food is very good*
November 4, 2024
'Yummy' is what a parent says to a small child to encourage them to eat their food. 'Tasty' is less fulsome than 'delicious', maybe 可口 or 好吃,relative to 很好吃 . I'm aware that 好吃 usually translates into English as 'delicious food', but this is probably an overstatement; 'delicious' is the highest compliment, even if it's just a courtesy ie it may not actually be delicious.
November 2, 2024
Tasty
November 2, 2024
Yeah, that order works. 'Yummy' is less commonly used (mostly it's used by small children).
November 2, 2024
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