adj

scrumptious

SKRUHM-shuhs

Scrumptious (adj) means Extremely delicious or delightful, especially describing food. Example: “The bakery's scrumptious cinnamon rolls sell out by nine.”

adj

Extremely delicious or delightful, especially describing food.

"The bakery's scrumptious cinnamon rolls sell out by nine."

"That was a scrumptious dinner — thank you."

How to use scrumptious

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDelicious, especially used playfully to describe tasty food.

When to use it

Informal and a little old-fashioned/whimsical in tone.

Common pairings

scrumptious meal looks scrumptious absolutely scrumptious

Word forms

more scrumptious comparative, most scrumptious superlative

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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.

Rhymes for scrumptious

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

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.