Ambrosial: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambrosial

 

[ æmˈbroʊ.ʒəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food, fragrance

Ambrosial describes something that is delicious or fragrant to an extraordinary degree, often associated with the food of the gods in mythology. It suggests a sweet, rich, or wonderful quality that entices the senses.

Synonyms

delectable, delicious, heavenly, nectarous

Examples of usage

  • The ambrosial aroma of the flowers filled the air.
  • She prepared an ambrosial meal that delighted all her guests.
  • The ambrosial taste of the dessert left everyone wanting more.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambrosial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambrosial

🇮🇳 अमृतमय

🇩🇪 himmlisch

🇮🇩 ambrosial

🇺🇦 амброзійний

🇵🇱 ambrozjalny

🇯🇵 神々しい

🇫🇷 ambrosial

🇪🇸 ambrosial

🇹🇷 ambrosial

🇰🇷 신성한

🇸🇦 إلهي

🇨🇿 ambrosiální

🇸🇰 ambroziálny

🇨🇳 神圣的

🇸🇮 ambrozialen

🇮🇸 ambrosial

🇰🇿 амброзиялық

🇬🇪 ამბროსიული

🇦🇿 ambrosial

🇲🇽 ambrosial

Etymology

The word 'ambrosial' is derived from the Greek word 'ambrosios', which means 'immortal' or 'divine'. In ancient mythology, ambrosia was the food or drink that granted immortality to the gods and was often associated with extreme delight and pleasure. The term made its way into Latin as 'ambrosius', and by the early 17th century, it had entered the English language, evolving into 'ambrosial', which conveys a sense of the extraordinary in taste and smell. The lasting use of 'ambrosial' in English reflects its mythological roots, highlighting the connection between food and divinity, suggesting not just nourishment, but something exquisite and transcendent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,249 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.