connubial

con·nu·bi·al

adj \kə-ˈnü-bē-əl, -ˈnyü-\

Definition of CONNUBIAL

: of or relating to the married state : conjugal <connubial relations>

— con·nu·bi·al·ism \-bē-ə-ˌli-zəm\ noun

— con·nu·bi·al·i·ty \-ˌnü-bē-ˈa-lə-tē, -ˌnyü-\ noun

— con·nu·bi·al·ly \-ˈnü-bē-ə-lē, -ˈnyü-\ adverb

Examples of CONNUBIAL

1. <a happy couple celebrating half a century of connubial bliss>

Origin of CONNUBIAL

Latin conubialis, from conubium, connubium marriage, from com- + nubere to marry — more at nuptial

First Known Use: circa 1656

Related to CONNUBIAL

Synonyms: conjugal, marital, married, matrimonial, nuptial, wedded

Antonyms: nonmarital

Related Words: espoused, matched, mated; bridal, prenuptial; spousal, wifely; affianced, betrothed, committed, engaged, pledged, promised

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