1
as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits
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Recent Examples of ambrosial
Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambrosial
Adjective
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Repeat throughout the day for optimal aromatic results and a crop of compliments.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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This recipe is best served warm, as the chocolate will start to set up as the hot chocolate cools, which won't be as delicious to drink.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Save some room for the brown butter almond cake at the end, which sounds deceptively simple but is the very definition of delicious with whimsical plating and delicious—and complex—flavors.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gro-Low sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’) is a selection of a fragrant sumac, made by Synnestvedt Nursery in Illinois.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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This evergreen shrub has leathery evergreen leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, followed by grape-like fruits in summer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to shop comfy slippers, scented candles, plush robes, and more starting at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fruit is attractive to birds and is covered in a fragrant waxy substance used to make bayberry-scented candles.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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