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
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.
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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
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
Adjective
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Sweet and very aromatic with lemongrass and warm spices.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their green, aromatic foliage adds an attractive touch even without flowers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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But, the second, is that marigolds will make your carrots sweeter and more delicious thanks to increasing the carotenoid content and sugars within the carrots.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fragrant white, pink, or purple flower clusters appear in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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With fragrant blooms in spring, lush green leaves in summer, and vibrant red, orange, and gold foliage in fall, cherry trees create a beautiful refuge.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Later, there might be herb-scented cocktails on the roof terrace, a chef’s tasting menu in a private pink dining room with an original Snoussi artwork on the ceiling, or a long conversation with the hosts in the salon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, the scented sheets make everything in your suitcase smell fresh.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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