scrumptious
[skruhmp-shuh s]
- very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable; splendid: a scrumptious casserole; a scrumptious satin gown.
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Origin of scrumptious
First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous
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ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delightful, exquisite, heavenly, inviting, luscious, lush, magnificent, rich, succulent, tasty, yummy, mouthwateringExamples from the Web for scrumptious
Historical Examples
I will just tie back your gorgeous, scrumptious hair with this ribbon, now.
The Thing from the LakeEleanor M. Ingram
Oh, if I could only get a deer this day,” thought he, “how scrumptious it would be!
Silver LakeR.M. Ballantyne
That was the most scrumptious lunch Ive had in a month of Sundays.
Dorothy Dixon and the Double CousinDorothy Wayne
Oh, they're scrumptious people, and I expect they will stay all summer.
The Dorrance DomainCarolyn Wells
Oh, Miss Allen, that cider of your'n must be scrumptious stuff.
The Gold BrickAnn S. Stephens
scrumptious
- informal very pleasing; delicious
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Word Origin
C19: probably changed from sumptuous
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Word Origin and History for scrumptious
adj.
1833, in countrified humor writing of "Major Jack Downing" of Maine (Seba Smith); probably a colloquial alteration of sumptuous. Originally "stylish, splendid;" sense of "delicious" is by 1881. Related: Scrumptiously; scrumptiousness.
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