Scrumptious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈskrəm(p)-shəs/ scrump·tious

Meaning & Definition of Scrumptious

Scrumptious (adjective)

  1. delightful, excellent; especially, delicious

Scrumptious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very pleasing to the sense of taste

    "baked a scrumptious chocolate cake"

    similar: ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy
    related: digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare
    opposite: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky
    near: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noisome, smelly, stinky, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scrumptious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scrumptious:

ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Scrumptious

Words with the opposite meaning of Scrumptious:

distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky

Related Words for Scrumptious

digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms of Scrumptious

banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noisome, smelly, stinky, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Word Forms of Scrumptious

Derived words: scrumptiously (adverb), scrumptiousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Scrumptious

perhaps alteration of sumptuous

First known use: 1830

Frequently Asked Questions about Scrumptious

What does "Scrumptious" mean?

"Scrumptious" means delightful, excellent; especially, delicious. As an adjective, it is defined as: delightful, excellent; especially, delicious.

What is another word for "Scrumptious"?

Other words for "Scrumptious" include ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful and flavorsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scrumptious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scrumptious"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scrumptious". Common alternatives include ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious and lush.

What is the opposite of "Scrumptious"?

Antonyms of "Scrumptious" include distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing and unpalatable. Near antonyms include banal, boring, commonplace and tedious.

How do you use "Scrumptious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Scrumptious" in a sentence: "baked a scrumptious chocolate cake".

Is "Scrumptious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scrumptious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Scrumptious"?

"Scrumptious" is pronounced /ˈskrəm(p)-shəs/ and divided into syllables as scrump·tious.

What is the origin of the word "Scrumptious"?

"Scrumptious" comes from perhaps alteration of sumptuous. First known use: 1830.