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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Give It a Sniff at the Base A ripe pineapple should smell sweet and fragrant at the bottom.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Add pesto mixture and cook, stirring constantly until bright and fragrant, 5 minutes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is anecdotal evidence that some pests are repelled by shredded cedar bark because of the aromatic oils in cedar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Perfumer Céline Barel, for example, created a new, more aromatic version of the amber accord for the Aesop Above Us, Steorra fragrance.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Aug. 2025
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Plus, Coppola adds that while the formula isn’t overly scented, the neroli fragrance makes a great base for fragrance layering.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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