scrumptious

[skruhmp-shuh s]

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adjective

very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable; splendid: a scrumptious casserole; a scrumptious satin gown.

Origin of scrumptious

First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous

Related formsscrump·tious·ly, adverbscrump·tious·ness, noun

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Related Words for scrumptious

ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delightful, exquisite, heavenly, inviting, luscious, lush, magnificent, rich, succulent, tasty, yummy, mouthwatering

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Historical Examples of scrumptious

I will just tie back your gorgeous, scrumptious hair with this ribbon, now.
The Thing from the Lake
Eleanor M. Ingram
Oh, if I could only get a deer this day,” thought he, “how scrumptious it would be!
Silver Lake
R.M. Ballantyne
That was the most scrumptious lunch Ive had in a month of Sundays.
Dorothy Dixon and the Double Cousin
Dorothy Wayne
Oh, they're scrumptious people, and I expect they will stay all summer.
The Dorrance Domain
Carolyn Wells
Oh, Miss Allen, that cider of your'n must be scrumptious stuff.
The Gold Brick
Ann S. Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for scrumptious

scrumptious

adjective

informal very pleasing; delicious

Derived Formsscrumptiously, adverbscrumptiousness, noun

Word Origin for scrumptious

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.