Ambrosial: meaning, definitions and examples
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ambrosial
[ æmˈbroʊ.ʒəl ]
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
- divino
- celestial
🇮🇳 अमृतमय
- दिव्य
- स्वर्गीय
🇩🇪 himmlisch
- göttlich
- ambrosial
🇮🇩 ambrosial
- ilahi
- surgawi
🇺🇦 амброзійний
- божественний
- небесний
🇵🇱 ambrozjalny
- boski
- niebiański
🇯🇵 神々しい
- 天上的
- アンブロジアル
🇫🇷 ambrosial
- divin
- céleste
🇪🇸 ambrosial
- divino
- celestial
🇹🇷 ambrosial
- ilahi
- cennetsel
🇰🇷 신성한
- 천상의
- 앰브로지얼
🇸🇦 إلهي
- سماوي
- أمبروزيال
🇨🇿 ambrosiální
- božský
- nebeský
🇸🇰 ambroziálny
- božský
- nebeský
🇨🇳 神圣的
- 天上的
- 甘露的
🇸🇮 ambrozialen
- božanski
- nebeški
🇮🇸 ambrosial
- guðdómlegur
- himneskur
🇰🇿 амброзиялық
- құдайлық
- аспандық
🇬🇪 ამბროსიული
- ღვთიური
- небიური
🇦🇿 ambrosial
- ilahi
- cənnət kimi
🇲🇽 ambrosial
- divino
- celestial
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.