AMBROSIAL

ambrosial, ambrosian

(adjective) worthy of the gods

ambrosial, ambrosian, nectarous

(adjective) extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant; “a nectarous drink”; “ambrosial food”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

ambrosial (comparative more ambrosial, superlative most ambrosial)

(Greek mythology) Pertaining to or worthy of the gods.

Succulently sweet or fragrant; balmy, divine.

• J. S. Byerley, You Taught Me Love

Synonyms

• ambrosian

Source: Wiktionary


Am*bro"sial, a. Etym: [L. ambrosius, Gr.

1. Consisting of, or partaking of the nature of, ambrosia; delighting the taste or smell; delicious. "Ambrosial food." "Ambrosial fragrance." Milton.

2. Divinely excellent or beautiful. "Shakes his ambrosial curls." Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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