- ambrosial
- ambrosial (adj.) 1590s, "immortal, divine," from L. ambrosius, from Gk. ambrosios (see AMBROSIA (Cf. ambrosia)).
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Ambrosial — Am*bro sial, a. [L. ambrosius, Gr. ?.] 1. Consisting of, or partaking of the nature of, ambrosia; delighting the taste or smell; delicious. Ambrosial food. Ambrosial fragrance. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Divinely excellent or beautiful. Shakes his … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ambrosial — index palatable, sapid, savory Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
ambrosial — [am brō′zhənam brō′zhəl; am brō′zhē əl, am brō′zē əl] adj. 1. of or fit for the gods; divine 2. like ambrosia; delicious; fragrant: Also ambrosian [am brō′zhən] … English World dictionary
ambrosial — ambrosia ► NOUN 1) Greek & Roman Mythology the food of the gods. 2) something very pleasing to taste or smell. 3) honey or pollen used as food by bees. DERIVATIVES ambrosial adjective. ORIGIN Greek, elixir of life … English terms dictionary
ambrosial — adjective 1. extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant a nectarous drink ambrosial food • Syn: ↑ambrosian, ↑nectarous • Similar to: ↑tasty • Derivationally related for … Useful english dictionary
ambrosial — adjective see ambrosia … New Collegiate Dictionary
ambrosial — ambrosially, adv. /am broh zheuhl/, adj. 1. exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant. 2. worthy of the gods; divine. Also, ambrosian. [1590 1600; AMBROSI(A) + AL1] * * * … Universalium
ambrosial — adjective a) Succulently sweet or fragrant. b) Worthy of the gods … Wiktionary
ambrosial — Synonyms and related words: adorable, agreeable, aromatic, balmy, bittersweet, candied, dainty, darling, delectable, delicate, delicious, delightful, essenced, exquisite, flowery, fragrant, fruity, good, good to eat, good tasting, gustable, gusty … Moby Thesaurus
ambrosial — I (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. fit for the gods, delectable, mouthwatering, heavenly, savory, delicious, tasty, toothsome, divine, sweet smelling, fragrant, aromatic. ANT.: distasteful, disgusting II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Highly… … English dictionary for students
