scrumptious

adjective

ˈskrəm(p)-shəs How to pronounce scrumptious (audio)
Definition of scrumptiousnext
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste baked a scrumptious chocolate cake

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Recent Examples of scrumptious Right At Word Of Mouth The Original Word of Mouth serves both breakfast and lunch at its downtown cafe, but the breakfast menu looks especially scrumptious. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 The founder of Flour Bakery, Joanne Chang, has long been a shining star in Boston’s food world thanks to consistently scrumptious breakfasts and desserts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 And while there was no wedding cake waiting for them back at the ship after the ceremony, the couple did indulge in some scrumptious doughnuts as the night drew to a close. — Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 This sunny fruit enlivens steamed greens, seafood treasures of all manners, such as, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, and poached salmon, along with scrumptious baked goods and desserts (meringue pies and bars, tarts, ricotta pancakes, sorbets, silky curds, scones, biscottis, muffins). — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrumptious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrumptious
delicious
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  • His wife welcomes me into their open-air kitchen for coffee and tamal de maicena — homemade milk tarts made with cornstarch, which are unbelievably fresh and delicious.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Scrumptious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrumptious. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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