scrumptious
/'skrʌmpʃəs/
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Definition
Adjective: - Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste; delicious: Used to describe food or drink that is exceptionally tasty, delightful, and enjoyable to eat.
Usage
The word "scrumptious" is an informal, enthusiastic adjective primarily used to describe food. It conveys a stronger sense of delight and pleasure than more neutral words like "tasty" or "good." It is often used in marketing, casual conversation, and expressive writing.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The baker's scrumptious chocolate cake was the highlight of the party.
- We had a scrumptious meal at the new Italian restaurant.
- These cookies are absolutely scrumptious!
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily for food, "scrumptious" can be used figuratively in a playful or humorous way to describe something very appealing or attractive.
- He gave her a scrumptious smile that made her blush.
- "Scrumptiously" (Adverb): In a delicious or delightful manner.
- The dessert was scrumptiously rich and creamy.
Variants and Related Words
- Scrumptiousness (n): The quality of being delicious.
- The scrumptiousness of the dish was undeniable.
- Delectable (adj): (Formal/Synonymous) Delicious, highly pleasing.
- Yummy (adj): (Informal, often childish) Tasty, delicious.
Synonyms
- Delicious: Very pleasant to taste.
- Delectable: Highly pleasing, especially to the taste.
- Luscious: Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
- Toothsome: (Formal) Delicious and appetizing.
Antonyms
- Bland: Lacking strong flavor.
- Disgusting: Arousing revulsion or strong indignation.
- Unappetizing: Not appealing to the appetite.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "Good enough to eat": An idiom meaning very attractive or appealing, similar to a figurative use of "scrumptious."
- The baby's cheeks were so cute they looked good enough to eat.
Adjective
- extremely pleasing to the sense of taste