Word:
Nuptial
Status:
Adjective
Meaning:
Of or relating to marriage or a wedding ceremony
Examples:
1) Of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
2) Characteristic of or occuring in the breeding season (nuptial flight)
Sentence:
The newlyweds are still in a state of nuptial bliss.
Origin:
From Latin nuptialis which means 'wedding' or nubere which means 'to marry'. Perhaps akin to Greek nymphē which means 'bride'.
First use:
15th century
Synonyms:
conjugal, connubial, married, matrimonial, marital, wedded
Antonym:
nonmarital
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Word:
Nuptial
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
Marriage, wedding - usually used in plural
Sentence:
Their nuptials will take place at the university chapel.
First use:
1555
Synonyms:
bridal, espousal, marriage, wedding
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