scrumptious

American  

[skruhmp-shuhs] / ˈskrʌmp ʃəs /

adjective

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

   a scrumptious casserole;

   a scrumptious satin gown.

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scrumptious British  

/ ˈskrʌmpʃəs /

adjective

1. informal very pleasing; delicious

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Other Word Forms

• scrumptiously adverb
• scrumptiousness noun

Etymology

Origin of scrumptious

First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous

Example Sentences

There’s much that’s scrumptious in this short tale, including the classic words of Gould’s partner “Diamond Jim” Fisk, who said of gold, “sell it short and invite me to your funeral.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Mikel Kruger-Johnsen scooped in a scrumptious second, but the two goals the 19-year-old sandwiched were not so unstoppable.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Knowing that my baby’s first cry would reverberate through the world before noon was strange and scrumptious.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

Ambitious foodies looking to re-create LaBelle’s scrumptious offerings from scratch can also check out the singer’s numerous cookbooks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

“It’s just wonderful, my dear. But how will he eat all that scrumptious food with his helmet on?”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon