scrumptious — extremely tasty; delicious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely tasty; delicious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The chef's scrumptious pizza made everyone forget their diet plans.
- She prepared a scrumptious dinner for her anniversary.
- The scrumptious aroma from the bakery made him drool uncontrollably.
scrumptious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskrʌmpʃəs/]
extremely tasty; delicious
A scrumptious layered cake delights a joyful character in a warm kitchen
Scrumptious moments make life sumptious — when taste becomes rapturous, every bite delicious
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'scrumptious' likely originated in the mid-19th century, possibly from a blend of 'scrum' (meaning a crush or crowd) and the suffix '-ptious' (as seen in words like 'sumptuous'), though its exact etymological path remains uncertain and may involve onomatopoeia or playful word formation.
Breakdown
scrump- (possibly from 'scrum' or dialectal 'scrump' meaning to steal apples) + -tious (suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by', from Latin -tiosus) = scrumptious (full of delicious quality)
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📝Examples
“The chef's scrumptious pizza made everyone forget their diet plans.”
“She prepared a scrumptious dinner for her anniversary.”
“The scrumptious aroma from the bakery made him drool uncontrollably.”
“This scrumptious soup is perfect for cold winter days.”
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