Ambrosial

Pronunciation: /æmˈbroʊziəl/

Definitions of ambrosial

adjective pertaining to or resembling ambrosia; exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; delicious

Example Sentences

A1 The ambrosial smell of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.

A2 She took a bite of the ambrosial fruit and savored its sweet flavor.

B1 The ambrosial aroma of the flowers in the garden was intoxicating.

B2 The chef's ambrosial dishes were renowned for their exquisite taste.

C1 The ambrosial nectar of the gods was said to grant immortality.

C2 The ambrosial feast laid out before them was fit for royalty.

Examples of ambrosial in a Sentence

formal The ambrosial aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room.

informal I can't resist the ambrosial smell of my mom's cooking.

slang This pizza is so ambrosial, I could eat it every day.

figurative Her voice had an ambrosial quality that soothed everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of ambrosial

• past tense: ambrosialized
• plural: ambrosials
• comparative: more ambrosial
• superlative: most ambrosial
• present tense: is ambrosial
• future tense: will be ambrosial
• perfect tense: has been ambrosial
• continuous tense: is being ambrosial
• singular: ambrosial
• positive degree: ambrosial
• infinitive: to be ambrosial
• gerund: ambrosialling
• participle: ambrosialled

Origin and Evolution of ambrosial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ambrosial' originated from Greek mythology, where ambrosia was the food or drink of the Greek gods, conferring immortality upon whoever consumed it.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ambrosial' has come to be used figuratively to describe something extremely pleasing or delicious, often in reference to food or scents.