matrimonial

adjective

mat·​ri·​mo·​nial ˌma-trə-ˈmō-nē-əl 

-nyəl

: of or relating to marriage, the married state, or married persons

matrimonially adverb

Synonyms of matrimonial

• marital
• wedded

Examples of matrimonial in a Sentence

she plans to focus on matrimonial concerns after she's established in her career

Recent Examples on the Web

Hossain and her collaborators have conjured an internalized hellscape marked by sensual photography, gnarly cyst makeup, and suffocating matrimonial rituals involving turmeric and milk — all redolent with upper-class heteronormative rot. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

This time round, Horvat is on to something even more deliciously odd with a study that mashes together grief, matrimonial disharmony, the alien nature of mathematical minds, and desire’s wild pursuit of obscure objects. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

There reportedly will be at least two matrimonial events over the July 4 weekend. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Given the couple's close celebrity friendships, the rule could potentially create matrimonial mayhem, at least as some people see it. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for matrimonial

• baronial
• colonial
• anticolonial
• intercolonial
• neocolonial
• antimonial
• ceremonial
• postcolonial
• precolonial
• testimonial