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betrothed

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of betrothed

pledged in marriage
  • a splendid party in honor of the betrothed couple
Synonyms of betrothed

affianced, bespoke (also bespoken) [dialect], engaged, promised [chiefly dialect]
Words Related to betrothed

committed
Antonyms of betrothed

unattached

betrothed

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of betrothed

the person to whom one is engaged to be married
  • he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner
Synonyms of betrothed

fiancé, fiancée, intended
Words Related to betrothed

admirer, beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow, flame, girlfriend, honey, love, lover, steady, swain, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine

bride, groom

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