ambrosial

[ am-broh-zhuhl ]

adjective

1. exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; especially delicious or fragrant.
2. worthy of the gods; divine.

Other Words From

• am·brosial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambrosial¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; ambrosi(a) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The two work together through the autumn mists and winter snow to unearth the ambrosial tubers, treasures that are shaved onto pastas, grated into sauces or infused into oils for the most sophisticated, and wealthy, palates.

From New York Times

My own kids are now college-aged, and I am frankly still not over Pirate's Booty discontinuing their hauntingly ambrosial Fruity Booty flavor.

From Salon

The one I sampled was ambrosial and diametrically opposed to the anemic citruses I’m used to, which tend to be picked before their time and left to ripen slowly under grocery-store fluorescents.

From New York Times

The liberal city had long been known nationally for its ambrosial food scene, craft breweries and nature-loving hipsters.

From Seattle Times

It can also make luscious, ambrosial nectars that are syrupy sweet while still lively and refreshing, which can likewise grow more complex for decades.

From New York Times