scrumptious
[ skruhmp-shuh s ]
/ ˈskrʌmp ʃəs /
adjective
very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable; splendid: a scrumptious casserole; a scrumptious satin gown.
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ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delightful, exquisite, heavenly, inviting, luscious, lush, magnificent, rich, succulent, tasty, yummy, mouthwatering
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- scrummage,
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- scrumpy,
- scrunch,
- scruncheon,
- scrunchie
Origin of scrumptious
First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous
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scrumptious
/ (ˈskrʌmpʃəs) /
adjective
informal very pleasing; delicious
Word Origin for scrumptious
C19: probably changed from sumptuous
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scrumptious
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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