DEFINITIONS

nectarous

[ nek-ter-uh s ]
/ ˈnɛk tər əs /
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adjective

of the nature of or resembling nectar.
delicious or sweet.

Words related to nectarous

luscious, delicious, syrupy, succulent, spicy, piquant, delectable, juicy, delightful, tasty, appetizing, savory, enjoyable, yummy, tempting, enticing, pleasant, heavenly, rich

Words nearby nectarous

nectareous, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize, nectarous, nectary, nectopod, ned, nedc, nedda
Also nectareous, nectarean.

Origin of nectarous

First recorded in 1660–70; nectar + -ous
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for nectarous

  • Then Love took wing, and from his pinions shed On all the multitude a nectarous dew.

    Endymion|John Keats

  • This nectarous speech of hers delighted me, and I said, “That altogether depends on you, I am completely at your disposal.”

    The Kath Sarit Sgara|Somadeva Bhatta