Ambrosial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə/ am·bro·sia

Meaning & Definition of Ambrosial

Ambrosial (noun)

  1. the food of the Greek and Roman gods
  2. the ointment or perfume of the gods
  3. something extremely pleasing to taste or smell

Ambrosial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a pleasant smell

    "the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids"

    similar: aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    related: flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy, odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous, clean, fresh, pure
    opposite: fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    near: odorless, unscented, fusty, musty, stale, gamy

  2. very pleasing to the sense of taste

    "a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits"

    similar: appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory, scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy
    related: digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare
    opposite: distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky
    near: banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noisome, smelly, stinky, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, foul, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ambrosial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ambrosial:

aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, yummy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ambrosial

Words with the opposite meaning of Ambrosial:

fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong, distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky

Related Words for Ambrosial

flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy, odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous, clean, fresh, pure, digestible, eatable, edible, delightful, heavenly, pleasing, agreeable, gratifying, pleasant, satisfying, choice, delicate, exquisite, rare

Near Antonyms of Ambrosial

odorless, unscented, fusty, musty, gamy, banal, boring, commonplace, tedious, noxious, unwholesome, miserable, wretched, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, disagreeable, disgusting, horrid, nauseating, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, sickening, unpleasant

Word Forms of Ambrosial

Derived words: ambrosial (adjective), ambrosially (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Ambrosial

Latin, from Greek, literally, immortality, from ambrotos immortal, from a- + -mbrotos (akin to brotos mortal) murder

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambrosial

What does "Ambrosial" mean?

"Ambrosial" means the food of the Greek and Roman gods. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the food of the Greek and Roman gods. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ambrosial"?

Other words for "Ambrosial" include aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet and appetizing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ambrosial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ambrosial"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ambrosial". Common alternatives include aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet, appetizing, dainty and delectable.

What is the opposite of "Ambrosial"?

Antonyms of "Ambrosial" include fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank and reeking. Near antonyms include odorless, unscented, fusty and musty.

How do you use "Ambrosial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ambrosial" in a sentence: "the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids"; "a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits".

Is "Ambrosial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ambrosial" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ambrosial"?

"Ambrosial" is pronounced /am-ˈbrō-zh(ē-)ə/ and divided into syllables as am·bro·sia.

What is the origin of the word "Ambrosial"?

"Ambrosial" comes from Latin, from Greek, literally, immortality, from ambrotos immortal, from a- + -mbrotos (akin to brotos mortal) murder. First known use: 15th century.