Definition of nuptial
1 : of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony nuptial vows nuptial bliss
2 : characteristic of or occurring in the breeding season nuptial flight
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Examples of nuptial in a Sentence
newlyweds still in a state of nuptial bliss
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In the video clip, Kerr welcomes the camera crew with open arms (and a quick wink), before revealing the inspiration behind her nuptial style: the iconic Grace Kelly, whose timeless gown made fashion history back in 1956.
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That fateful game, played a little more than eight years ago, launched a union that is fascinating by even the escalated nuptial standards of professional athletes.
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Clearly, however, their nuptial plans changed between then and now as the pair actually wound up hosting their wedding in Mustique, a small, private island that is a part of the Grenadines, a chain of islands in the West Indies.
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Of course, those nuptial plans tend to snowball while the guest list swells.
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But a bigger obstacle to their wedding was Packer’s decidedly unromantic, 37-page pre-nuptial agreement.
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In New Orleans, however, the almond cake ranks as one of the most popular choices for traditional nuptial confections, local bakers say.
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Some couples stress over the perfect floral arrangements for their big day, but this couple's nuptial photos looked purr-fect without any flowers.
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Here's our guide to nailing every nuptial detail inside the Nevada desert's brightest jewel. 1.
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Origin and Etymology of nuptial
Latin nuptialis, from nuptiae, plural, wedding, from nubere to marry; perhaps akin to Greek nymphē bride, nymph
Examples of nuptial in a Sentence
their nuptials will take place at the university chapel
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The elegant reception was planned at a Downtown Indianapolis venue, and the groom called the nuptials off a week before — too late to get any money back.
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But the pair moved their nuptials to May when the judge’s health took a turn for the worse.
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The lovebirds celebrate their impending nuptials at L.A. gentleman’s club Ace of Diamonds.
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The nuptials are reportedly taking place at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.
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The next day, guests headed to the Cathedral of San Giusto in Trieste for the nuptials, where Swarovski channeled her inner Kate Middleton with a mesmerizing bridal train measuring nearly 20 feet long.
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The tunes of ABBA come together in this musical comedy set on a Greek island, where one woman tries to discover who her father is in time for her upcoming nuptials.
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The show will follow the long-time couple as their families blend ahead of their upcoming nuptials in October 17, 2017.
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The nuptials took place in Spiegel's backyard with around 40 guests, according to People.
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Origin and Etymology of nuptial
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