Nectarous: meaning, definitions and examples

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nectarous

[ ˈnɛktərəs ]

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sweet taste

Pleasing to the taste buds; deliciously sweet and flavorful.

Synonyms

delicious, flavorful, sweet

Examples of usage

The nectarous mango was the highlight of the dessert.
The nectarous honey dripped down the sides of the toast.

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pleasing aroma

Having a pleasant, sweet smell or fragrance.

Synonyms

aromatic, fragrant, pleasant-smelling

Examples of usage

The nectarous scent of flowers filled the room.
The nectarous perfume lingered in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "nectarous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nectarino

🇮🇳 मधुर

🇩🇪 nektarartig

🇮🇩 nektar

🇺🇦 нектарний

🇵🇱 nektarowy

🇯🇵 蜜のような

🇫🇷 nectarifère

🇪🇸 nectarino

🇹🇷 nektarlı

🇰🇷 꿀 같은

🇸🇦 رحيقي

🇨🇿 nektarový

🇸🇰 nektárový

🇨🇳 花蜜似的

🇸🇮 nektar

🇮🇸 nektar

🇰🇿 нектарлы

🇬🇪 ნექტრის

🇦🇿 nektarlı

🇲🇽 nectarino

Word origin

The word 'nectarous' originates from the Latin word 'nectar' which means 'drink of the gods'. It was first used in the 17th century to describe something delicious or sweet-tasting. Over time, it has evolved to also refer to pleasant aromas. The term is often used in literature and poetry to evoke images of sweetness and delight.