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
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Extremely delicious or delightful, especially describing food.
"The bakery's scrumptious cinnamon rolls sell out by nine."
"That was a scrumptious dinner — thank you."
"What a scrumptious treat!"
How to use scrumptious
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scrumptious
- Superlative
- most scrumptious
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The bakery's _____ cinnamon rolls sell out by nine.
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.
