scrumptious

[ skruhmp-shuhs ]

adjective

1. very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable:

   a scrumptious casserole;

   a scrumptious satin gown.

scrumptious

/ ˈskrʌmpʃəs /

adjective

1. informal.
   very pleasing; delicious

Derived Forms

• ˈscrumptiously, adverb
• ˈscrumptiousness, noun

Other Words From

• scrumptious·ly adverb
• scrumptious·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrumptious¹

First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrumptious¹

C19: probably changed from sumptuous

Example Sentences

I don’t leave the laundry room a mess anymore, and Steve makes the most scrumptious scrambled eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t leave the laundry room a mess anymore, and Steve makes the most scrumptious scrambled eggs.

From Los Angeles Times

Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy.

From Los Angeles Times

It is unique and delicious presented simply with a dollop of whipped cream, but it shifts to scrumptious and to a class of its own when served warm with ice cream, caramel and thinly sliced bananas.

From Salon