Synonyms of ambrosial

ambrosial

adjective

1

as in aromatic

having a pleasant smell

the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aromatic
• fragrant
• scented
• sweet
• perfumed
• spicy
• redolent
• savory
• fresh
• odorous
• pungent
• odoriferous
• flowery
• pure
• odiferous
• fruity
• odored
• clean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• putrid
• malodorous
• fetid
• noisome
• stinking
• rancid
• strong
• stinky
• smelly
• foul
• reeking
• rank
• odorless
• unscented
• reeky
• skunky
• musty
• stenchy
• stale
• stenchful
• fusty
• gamy

2

as in delicious

very pleasing to the sense of taste

a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

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