Synonyms of scrumptious

scrumptious

adjective

ˈskrəm(p)-shəs 

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

baked a scrumptious chocolate cake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delicious
• tasteful
• edible
• yummy
• tasty
• delectable
• flavorful
• appetizing
• luscious
• succulent
• lush
• delightful
• savory
• dainty
• heavenly
• ambrosial
• mouthwatering
• delish
• savoury
• flavorsome
• toothy
• palatable
• toothsome
• pleasant
• satisfying
• pleasing
• exquisite
• eatable
• digestible
• rare
• gratifying
• agreeable
• delicate
• choice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flat
• insipid
• distasteful
• unpalatable
• tasteless
• boring
• unsavory
• tedious
• stale
• commonplace
• unappetizing
• banal
• yucky
• flavorless
• stinky
• smelly
• noxious
• yukky
• unwholesome
• noisome
• miserable
• awful
• unpleasant
• disgusting
• wretched
• disagreeable
• repulsive
• abominable
• horrid
• detestable
• offensive
• repugnant
• sickening
• abhorrent
• repellent
• foul
• nauseating
• repellant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scrumptious

Mustard, ketchup and sliced pickles cover the bottom half of that bun as the rest of the scrumptious package is prepared. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

Andy is portrayed with all-singing, all-dancing verve by the frankly inexhaustible Georgie Buckland (impressively making her West End debut), while Nate, a sous-chef, is played with equal all-singing, all-dancing verve by the frankly scrumptious Rhys Whitfield. —Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024

And few patrons might expect a scrumptious ice cream sundae at a Chinese restaurant, which sounds incongruous. —Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025

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