ambrosia
word
Definition
In mythology, ambrosia is the food of the gods, believed to give immortality. In modern English, it can also mean something extremely delicious.
Usage & Nuances
Most often found in literary, poetic, or mythological contexts. In modern usage, often figurative for something delicious or delightful ("This cake is pure ambrosia"). Rarely used in everyday speech.
Spanish: ambrosía - manjar de diosesPortuguese (BR): ambrosia - manjar dos deusesPortuguese (PT): ambrosia - manjar dos deusesChinese (Simplified): 神仙食物 - 美味佳肴Chinese (Traditional): 神仙食物 - 美味佳餚Hindi: अमृत - दिव्य भोजनArabic: طعام الآلهة - أمبروسياBengali: অমৃতRussian: амброзияJapanese: アンブロシア - 神の食べ物Vietnamese: rượu thần - cao lương mỹ vịKorean: 암브로시아 - 신의 음식Turkish: ambrosia - tanrıların yiyeceğiUrdu: امبرُوسیا - دیوتاؤں کا کھاناIndonesian: ambrosia - makanan para dewa
Example Sentences
In the story, the gods eat ambrosia to stay immortal.
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Many poets called honey ambrosia because of its sweet taste.
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This dessert tastes like ambrosia.
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The chef's soup was pure ambrosia after a long, cold day.
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When she tried that chocolate, she whispered, "This is ambrosia!"
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If fresh mango is ambrosia, I could eat it forever.
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