Synonyms of betrothal

betrothal

noun

bi-ˈtrō-t͟həl 

as in engagement

the act or state of being engaged to be married

the couple's betrothal lasted four years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• engagement
• espousal
• troth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disengagement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of betrothal

Standing in the lovers’ way is Brandon’s lower rank, Mary’s betrothal to the French king, and the occasional assassination plot. — Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024

The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026

That said, The Magician of Tiger Castle did initially start out as a YA romcom about Princess Tullia escaping her betrothal to the neighboring kingdom’s awful prince. — Natalie Zutter august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025

Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026