scrumptious
pronunciation
How to pronounce scrumptious in British English:
UK [ˈskrʌmpʃəs]
How to pronounce scrumptious in American English:
US [ˈskrʌmpʃəs]
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- Adjective:
- extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
Word Origin
- 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.
Example
- 1. I 've got feelings , I 'm scrumptious , and I deserve more .
- 2. Have scrumptious snacks to share .
- 3. Sophisticated diners insist that soya is scrumptious , but others vehemently disagree .
- 4. But it so scrumptious and easy , we had to include it .
- 5. If we believe we are about to be given a paycheck or eat a scrumptious chocolate cake , the caudate acts as an announcer broadcasting to other parts of the brain , " be ready for something good . "