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scrumptious definition

scrump·tious (skrumps̸həs)

adjective

Informal very pleasing, attractive, etc., esp. to the taste; delicious

Etymology: altered < sumptuous

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scrumptious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dessert: There's always a good choice for vegetarians, along with some scrumptious desserts.

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: No, I wanted to play simply because of the bits, which are truly scrumptious.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: The ' Scrumptious ' is quite simply, looking scrumptious, with lots of lovely red fruit.
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