Scrumptious: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrumptious

 

[ หˆskrสŒmpสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

delicious food

Extremely appetizing or delicious, often used to describe food that is very enjoyable to eat.

Synonyms

delectable, delicious, mouthwatering, tasty.

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Word Description / Examples
scrumptious

This word is often used in informal settings to describe food that is extremely tasty and enjoyable. It has a playful and enthusiastic tone.

  • That cake was absolutely scrumptious!
  • We had a scrumptious meal at the new cafรฉ downtown.
delicious

This is a commonly used word to describe food that tastes very good. It is suitable for both casual and formal settings.

  • The pie she baked was delicious!
  • We had a delicious dinner at his house.
tasty

This word is informal and is often used to describe food that has a good flavor. It's suitable for everyday conversation.

  • Those cookies are really tasty.
  • She makes the tastiest sandwiches.
mouthwatering

This word is used to describe food that looks so appealing that it makes you salivate. It is often used in advertising or when talking about food in a very tempting way.

  • The bakery window was filled with mouthwatering pastries.
  • I can't wait to try that mouthwatering barbecue.
delectable

This word is more formal and is usually used to describe food that not only tastes good but is also pleasing to look at. It's often used in gourmet or fine dining contexts.

  • The chef prepared a delectable array of appetizers.
  • She served a delectable dish that everyone enjoyed.

Examples of usage

  • The cake was scrumptious, with layers of rich chocolate and creamy frosting.
  • The restaurant is known for its scrumptious seafood dishes.
  • The aroma of the freshly baked cookies was absolutely scrumptious.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrumptious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delicioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรถstlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lezat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›mienity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ„ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlicieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delicioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leziz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฐูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lahodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lahodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okusen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรบffengur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delicioso

Etymology

The word 'scrumptious' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'scrimp' (to make sparing or scanty) with 'sumptuous' (rich and superior in quality). It has evolved to describe something delicious or delightful, particularly in the context of food.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,214, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.