First Known Use: 1830
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scrumptious
adjective scrump·tious \ˈskrəm(p)-shəs\
: very pleasant to taste
Full Definition of SCRUMPTIOUS
: delightful, excellent; especially : delicious
— scrump·tious·ly adverb
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Origin of SCRUMPTIOUS
perhaps alteration of sumptuous
Related to SCRUMPTIOUS
- Synonyms
- ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), delicious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy
- Antonyms
- distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)
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