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scrumptious

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scrump·tious  (skrmpshs)
adj.
Splendid; delectable: "Normandy . . . where the bosky landscape is enchanting [and the pen] inadequate to describe the scrumptious food and wine" (Daily Telegraph). See Synonyms at delicious.

[Perhaps alteration of sumptuous.]

scrumptious·ly adv.
scrumptious·ness n.

scrumptious [ˈskrʌmpʃəs]
adj
Informal very pleasing; delicious
[probably changed from sumptuous]
scrumptiously  adv
scrumptiousness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.scrumptious - extremely pleasing to the sense of tastescrumptious - extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel"

scrumptious
adjective (Informal) delicious, delectable, inviting, magnificent, exquisite, luscious, succulent, mouthwatering, yummy (slang), appetizing, moreish (informal) a scrumptious apple pie
Translations
scrumptious [ˈskrʌmpʃəs] ADJdelicioso, sabrosísimo
scrumptious [ˈskrʌmpʃəs] adj (= delicious) → succulent(e)
scrumptious
adj (inf) meal etclecker; girlzum Anbeißen (inf)
scrumptious [ˈskrʌmpʃəs] adj (fam) (food, smell) → delizioso/a


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Oh, Marilla, I've had a perfectly scrumptious time.
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