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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Adjective
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Its cuisine is fragrant, bold, and poetic, a feast of simmered stews and grilled meats, gently spiced, overlaid with bright and sour harmonics from fresh herbs and tart, fruity vinegars.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025 -
The showy, fragrant blooms provide an important early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This resinous fragrance blends French lavender with the aromatic warmth of earthy myrrh.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Choose from African, Mexican, or French forms to enjoy bright, warm red, oranges, or yellows with aromatic foliage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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This fragrance-meets-decor accessory has become a hit on TikTok and Reddit for its design that mirrors a table lamp, all while heating your favorite scented candles evenly sans an open flame.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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The study , a synthetic fragrance used in many scented personal care products and household items, as a compound that activates receptors in the hypothalamus responsible for releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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