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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Dense clusters of fragrant white, pink, rose, purple, or bicolored flowers appear in the spring on tall stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025 -
Finally, harnessing the fragrant power of herbs is a return of the partnership between hormone health brand Forage Botanicals and Chelsea Physic Garden.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Hercule Studio also carries other accessories like comfort pads, carrying straps, and aromatic mat sanitizers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Plumes of aromatic smoke float over the pool bowl, which is still getting some action.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Sub out a Coffee Milk–scented candle at Craftland or the Landing. Courtesy of Zuoranyi/Unsplash 4.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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