nectarous

Thân thiện

The chef drizzles a nectarous syrup over the fresh fruit salad.

Definition

Adjective: * Extremely pleasing to the taste or smell; deliciously sweet and fragrant. It describes something with a flavor or scent reminiscent of nectar, the sweet liquid found in flowers.

Usage

The adjective "nectarous" is a literary and somewhat formal word used to describe food, drink, or aromas that are exceptionally sweet and pleasant. It often implies a luxurious or divine quality.

Examples

• The nectarous aroma of ripe peaches filled the kitchen.
• She took a sip of the nectarous tropical juice.
• The dessert was a nectarous blend of honey and summer berries.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily used for taste and smell, "nectarous" can be used figuratively to describe something non-physical that is intensely pleasing or delightful.
  • Example: He was charmed by her nectarous voice.

Variants and Related Words

• Nectareous (adj.): An alternate, less common spelling with the same meaning.
• Nectar (n.): The sweet liquid secreted by flowers.
• Nectarine (n.): A type of peach with smooth skin; the name is derived from "nectar."

Synonyms

• Ambrosial
• Delicious
• Delectable
• Sweet
• Fragrant
• Savory (in the sense of pleasing to taste)

Antonyms

• Bitter
• Sour
• Foul
• Unpalatable
• Rancid

Học thuật

Adjective

1. extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant
   • a nectarous drink
   • ambrosial food

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ambrosial
• ambrosian