nectarous

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

of the nature of or resembling nectar.
delicious or sweet.
Also nectareous, nectarean.

Origin of nectarous

First recorded in 1660–70; nectar + -ous

Words nearby nectarous

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

Words related to nectarous

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

Example sentences 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