scrumptious
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Adj — Extremely delicious or delightful, especially describing food.
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Informal and a little old-fashioned/whimsical in tone.
Etymology
Likely built from "scrimp" (to be frugal) plus a suffix suggesting abundance, though some scholars instead trace it to "sumptuous" — the two possible origins may have influenced each other.
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What does “scrumptious” mean?
The word “scrumptious” means extremely delicious or delightful, especially describing food. In plain terms, delicious, especially used playfully to describe tasty food.
How do you pronounce “scrumptious”?
“Scrumptious” is pronounced SKRUHM-shuhs (/ˈskrəm(p)ʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrumptious” in a sentence?
Here is “scrumptious” used in a sentence: “The bakery's scrumptious cinnamon rolls sell out by nine.”
What part of speech is “scrumptious”?
“Scrumptious” is an adjective.