ambrosian

Thân thiện

The choir performed the ancient Ambrosian chant in the cathedral.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Worthy of the gods; divine, delicious: Describes something of exceptional quality, delight, or taste, fit for the gods of mythology.
   • Of, by, or relating to Saint Ambrose: Pertaining to Ambrose, the 4th-century bishop of Milan and a Doctor of the Church, or to things associated with him.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Divine/Delicious):

  • The chef prepared an ambrosian dessert that left everyone speechless.
  • They described the perfume as having an ambrosian fragrance.

• Adjective (Relating to Saint Ambrose):

  • The Ambrosian Rite is a liturgical tradition used in the Archdiocese of Milan.
  • Scholars study Ambrosian hymns and their influence on early Christian music.

Advanced Usage

• "Ambrosian nectar": An extremely delicious drink. This usage directly references the "nectar" of the gods in mythology.
  • The tropical fruit juice was like ambrosian nectar on a hot day.

Variants and Related Words

• Ambrosial (adj): This is the more common variant meaning "divinely sweet, fragrant, or delicious." It is often used interchangeably with the first sense of "ambrosian."

  • The ambrosial aroma of the flowers filled the garden.

• Ambrosia (n): The source word. In Greek and Roman mythology, it is the food or drink of the gods, conferring longevity or immortality. It also refers to any delicious food.

  • According to myth, ambrosia was the food of the Olympian gods.

Synonyms

• Divine: Of, from, or like God or a god; excellent, delightful.
• Heavenly: Of heaven; supremely wonderful.
• Nectarous: Resembling nectar, the drink of the gods; delicious.
• Luscious: Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.

Related Phrases

• Ambrosian Chant: A body of plainchant associated with the liturgy of the Ambrosian Rite, distinct from the more widespread Gregorian chant.
  • The choir specializes in performing Ambrosian chant.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. worthy of the gods
2. extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant
   • a nectarous drink
   • ambrosial food
3. of or by or relating to Saint Ambrose
   • Ambrosian chants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ambrosial
• nectarous
• Ambrosian