1
as in fragrant
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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The shop is fragrant with sugar, while antlers and cowhides decorate its rustic interiors.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Next door, the open-air M Bar was perfect for sunset mocktails—fragrant with thyme, basil, orgeat, and fresh berries—or a craft cocktail, if that’s your thing.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The world is full of delicious Negroni variations, but few and far between are the ones that work as harmoniously as this.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Meaty, creamy and simply delicious!—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bolognese is the quintessential beef ragu consisting of ground beef, aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, celery and herbs.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stir in 2 teaspoons of the honey and the paprika, and cook, stirring constantly, until the nuts are toasted and aromatic, 30 to 60 seconds more.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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This includes the scented candle that was a signature of the original store, which shuttered in 2017, and a reissue of Abloh’s spin on the Braun BC02 alarm clock.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Its scented foliage also is not particularly appealing to rabbits and deer.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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