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ambrosial

adjective

Definition of ambrosialnext
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 This ambrosial cocktail starts with the classic elements of a mimosa—orange juice and sparkling wine—but kicks the party up a notch with a splash each of gin and Lillet Blanc. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026 Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambrosial
  1. aromatic
  2. delicious
  3. fragrant
  4. scented
Adjective
  • Latin Salt is Pisqueya’s signature creation - a blend of sea salt and black pepper infused with Caribbean oregano, a distinctive, aromatic herb sourced from regenerative farms in the Dominican Republic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Coriander seeds have a sweet, aromatic flavor and can be used whole or ground.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of aromatic
Adjective
  • Of course, there is a delicious layer of irony to all of this.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In a delicious turn of events, only three ingredients will get you there, too.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • It’s breaded with panko and fried, placed atop a slice of New School American Cheese and slathered with a fragrant ginger-scallion-oil tartar sauce.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its Latin name comes from two words meaning fragrant liquid, and the tree does exude an aromatic resin.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • Veterinarian Terry Fossum told the American Kennel Club that while dog perfumes are designed to mask or neutralize odors, strongly scented products can cause real problems because dogs have a far more sensitive sense of smell.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Examples include strongly scented herbs like sage and rosemary.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scented

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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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