AMBROSIAL Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

ambrosial

adjective

Definition of ambrosial

as in aromatic

having a pleasant smell the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids

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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. — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 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

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Adjective

The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Like sage, basil is an aromatic herb with strong natural oils that can negatively affect the flavor of cucumbers.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Definition of aromatic

Adjective

Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
That includes delicious deals across lots of furniture and home decor, including bedroom pieces, outdoor gems, and ceramics to uplift any area of your home.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

There are fragrant flowers, rose bushes in the backyard of the private villas, rows of lavender alongside the streets, plus cypress, figs, pines and more.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Kaffir lime, bumpy and bitter-tasting fruit of the species Citrus hystrix, known for its fragrant leaves.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of fragrant

Adjective

Gold Bond recently released its Refreshing Hand Creams, a collection of four lightly scented, ultra-hydrating hand creams that stave off scaly, flaky hands without leaving behind a greasy residue.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
This does not mean that every scented lotion or shampoo is harmful.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of scented

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