scrumptious
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of scrumptious
First recorded in 1820–30; perhaps alteration of sumptuous
Explanation
If you describe something as scrumptious, you'd probably like to eat every last crumb. Can I have another slice of that scrumptious pie? Please? Something scrumptious is delightfully appetizing. We usually use it to talk about delicious food, but if your little cousin is so cute you want to eat her up, then she's scrumptious too. Remember that scrumptious has a "p" after the "m," even though you often can't hear it when the word is spoken. Another common mistake is to place -uous at the end of scrumptious rather than -ious.
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Example Sentences
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Thankfully, my catalyst was Jessie Sheehan's charming new book, "Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats."
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2022
She was best known for playing the role of Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, opposite Dick Van Dyke.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2021
She made her biggest splash as the character Truly Scrumptious in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” which became a holiday favorite.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Sally Ann Howes, best known for her role as Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" opposite Dick Van Dyke, has died at the age of 91.
From Fox News • Dec. 22, 2021
The unique word to describe the indescribable floated into his head: "Scrumptious!"
From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold
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