Looks yummy vs Looking yummy

Both 'looks yummy' and 'looking yummy' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Looks yummy' is more commonly used to describe the appearance of food, while 'looking yummy' can be used to describe the ongoing action of something becoming appetizing.

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Looks yummy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the appearance of food that is appetizing.

This phrase is used to express that something appears delicious or appetizing. It is commonly used when describing food or drinks.

Examples:

The cake looks yummy.
That pizza looks yummy.
The dessert looks yummy.
The pasta looks yummy.
The smoothie looks yummy.

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Wow! Looks yummy!
Ooh, that looks yummy.
This octopus looks yummy.
Looks yummy, but... I gotta see about something.
Hmm, looks yummy. Annelise.
Oh, looks yummy...
OH, MY SPAGHETTI LOOKS YUMMY.
The salmon looks yummy.
1 January 23, 2019 1 Comment KizzyDoll says: January 24, 2019 at 11:39 am This looks yummy and good for me as my husband doesn't eat gluten.

Alternatives:

looks delicious
looks tasty
looks appetizing
looks scrumptious
looks delectable

Looking yummy

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the ongoing action of something becoming appetizing.

This phrase can be used to describe the process of something becoming appetizing or delicious. It is not as commonly used as 'looks yummy.'

Examples:

The food is looking yummy as it cooks.
The cake is looking yummy as it bakes.
The soup is looking yummy as it simmers.
The dish is looking yummy as it marinates.
The dessert is looking yummy as it chills.

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I'm too distracted by these yummy-looking meatballs on the ground.
No wonder you're looking for some yummy on the side.
No wonder you're looking for some yummy on the side.
Who would've thought something so slimy and scary-looking could taste so yummy?
Kj honesty yummy looking out.
There are great news, or more correctly "yummy good" news for Tuscan restaurants that will have foodies looking for new destinations during their time in Tuscany.

Alternatives:

becoming delicious
becoming appetizing
becoming tasty
becoming scrumptious
becoming delectable

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