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ambrosian

/æmˈbroʊ.ʒən/

Traduction: Adjectif qui désigne ce qui est divinement parfumé, délicieux ou digne des dieux, en rapport avec l'ambroisie, la nourriture des dieux dans la mythologie grecque.

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adjective

/æmˈbroʊ.ʒən/C2formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif qui désigne ce qui est divinement parfumé, délicieux ou digne des dieux, en rapport avec l'ambroisie, la nourriture des dieux dans la mythologie grecque.

An archaic adjective meaning divinely fragrant, delicious, or worthy of the gods; related to ambrosia, the food of the gods in Greek mythology.

  1. Divinely deliciousC2formal

    Extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant, as if fit for the gods.

    frAmbrosiaque (au sens figuré)

    • The cake had an ambrosian flavor that delighted everyone.
    • Her cooking was described as ambrosian by the guests.
    • The wine had an ambrosian aroma and taste.

    Synonymesdelectabledeliciousdivineexquisitelusciousscrumptious

  2. Heavenly or divineC2formal

    Worthy of the gods; of exceptional beauty, perfection, or delight.

    frCéleste ou divin

    • The garden had an ambrosian beauty that seemed otherworldly.
    • His poetry was considered ambrosian by critics.
    • The music created an ambrosian atmosphere in the hall.

    Synonymesambrosialcelestialdivineetherealexquisitesublimetranscendent