Scrumptious

Pronunciation: /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

Definitions of scrumptious

adjective extremely pleasing to the taste or smell; delicious

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was scrumptious.

A2 I had a scrumptious meal at the new restaurant.

B1 The chef prepared a scrumptious feast for the guests.

B2 The bakery is known for its scrumptious pastries.

C1 The gourmet dinner was absolutely scrumptious.

C2 The food critic described the dish as scrumptious and delightful.

Examples of scrumptious in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a scrumptious meal for the guests at the gala.

informal I can't wait to dig into that scrumptious dessert!

slang This pizza is absolutely scrumptious!

figurative The idea of taking a vacation to a tropical island sounds scrumptious right now.

Grammatical Forms of scrumptious

• past tense: enjoyed
• plural: scrumptiouses
• comparative: more scrumptious
• superlative: most scrumptious
• present tense: is scrumptious
• future tense: will be scrumptious
• perfect tense: has been scrumptious
• continuous tense: is being scrumptious
• singular: scrumptious
• positive degree: scrumptious
• infinitive: to be scrumptious
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: scrumptiously

Origin and Evolution of scrumptious

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scrumptious' originated from the combination of 'scrimp' and 'sumptuous'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe food that was both economical and luxurious, 'scrumptious' has evolved to simply mean delicious or delectable in modern usage.