ambrosial

adjective

Definition of ambrosialnext
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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  1. fragrant
  2. delicious
  3. aromatic
  4. scented
Adjective
  • Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh locally grown, seasonal greenery.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Originally, the fragrant bloom was an emblem of the couple’s love story.
    Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of fragrant
Adjective
  • The current was muscular, the water delicious, dark blue.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Price upon publish date of this article: $325 Diptyque Baies Room Spray $80 Buy Now at diptyque Their favorite luxury candle scent comes in the form of a potent, fragrant room spray to deliver that same aromatic bliss with just a single spritz.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of aromatic
Adjective
  • If your giftee already wears Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, re-up their scent with this holiday gift set that includes a full size of the perfume, plus a scented candle that will fill their home with the very same aroma.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Scent Some individuals like to use scented laundry detergent while others may not.
    Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of scented
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