scrumptiously

In mouthwatering fashion

Scrumptiously means in a delicious or delightful way: The cake was scrumptiously moist.

The word carries playful, enthusiastic overtones—you wouldn't use it in formal food criticism, but it fits perfectly when praising grandma's cooking.

flavorful

deliciously

In a tasty manner

appetizing · toothsome · ambrosial · flavoursome · zestfully · piquantly · aromatically · seasoned · herbaceous · umami

indulgent

decadent

Self-indulgent, often corruptly

creamy · buttery · chocolatey · caramelized · sinful · sumptuous · hedonistic · sybaritic · sensual · pleasurable

satisfying

delightfully

In a pleasing way

gratifyingly · comfortingly · heartily · wholesomely · nourishingly · warmly · cozily · blissfully · happily · perfectly

gourmet

exquisitely

In a finely beautiful way

gastronomically · epicurean · refined · expertly · artisanally · meticulously · sophisticatedly · impeccably · connoisseur · delectably

Opposites
taste quality/palatability

scrumptiouslydisgustingly

In a repellent manner

revoltingly · unpalatably · nauseatingly · sickeningly · vilely

flavor intensity/appeal

scrumptiouslyblandly

Without distinctive character

tastelessly · insipidly · flavorlessly · vapidly · unpleasantly

Family

scrumptious, scrumptiousness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G