scrumptious

IPA/ˈskrʌmpʃəs/
IPA/ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious — adjective

  • scrumptiouspositive
  • more scrumptiouscomparative
  • most scrumptioussuperlative

1. having a very pleasant, rich flavour that makes you want to keep eating

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a very pleasant, rich flavour that makes you want to keep eating

例句

The chocolate cake that Chen's grandmother makes is absolutely scrumptious.

intensifier 'absolutely' common with scrumptious

Meera packed a scrumptious lunch of sandwiches, fruit, and homemade cookies for the picnic.

同義詞
  • delicious

    neutral and much more common; scrumptious sounds more playful

  • mouth-watering

    emphasises how appetising the food looks or smells

  • luscious

    suggests rich, creamy, or juicy textures

  • delectable

    more formal and elegant than scrumptious

反義詞

用法筆記

Common in spoken or informal written contexts, where it carries a warm, enthusiastic tone. Often paired with intensifiers such as 'absolutely', 'really', or 'simply'.

常見錯誤

❌The soup tastes scrumptious but healthy.
✅The soup tastes delicious and is also healthy.
💡'Scrumptious' mostly describes rich, indulgent food; using it for something healthy can sound odd.
❌I ate a scrumptious apple.
✅I ate a crisp, juicy apple.
💡'Scrumptious' sounds exaggerated for a simple fruit; reserve it for more elaborate or treat-like foods.