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
  • Xavier agrees and says that today’s fruity fragrances are often balanced with florals, cedar, cardamom, woods, musks, or aromatic notes to create depth and elegance.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Above all, frankincense stands out as the star note, curling around aromatic baking spices.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromatic
Adjective
  • Start your day with a delicious coffee and a pastry—two things that locals take very seriously—at one of its many hip cafés (Hart Bakery is one of the best).
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These cookies are not only delicious, but have a rich history, too.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Durians' overpowering smell is fragrant to those who love it and foul to those who don't.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These gardens include fragrant flowers, natural hardscaping, and inviting seating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • The spa The excellent Nordic spa offers a pine-scented sauna, an array of treatment options, and a fitness studio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette.
    — W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of scented

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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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