nectarous

[ nek-ter-uh s ]

/ ˈnɛk tər əs /

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adjective

of the nature of or resembling nectar.

delicious or sweet.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

nectareously, nectariferous, nectarine, nectarivorous, nectarize, nectarous, nectary, nectopod, ned, nedc, nedda

Also nectareous, nectarean.

Origin of nectarous

First recorded in 1660–70; nectar + -ous

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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