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betrothed

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of betrothed

  1. pledged in marriage a splendid party in honor of the betrothed couple Synonyms affianced, bespoke (also bespoken) [dialect], engaged, promised [chiefly dialect]Related Words committedAntonyms unattached

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betrothed

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of betrothed

  1. the person to whom one is engaged to be married he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner Synonyms fiancé, fiancée, intended Related Words 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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  1. Dictionary: Definition of betrothed Spanish Central: Translation of betrothed Nglish: Translation of betrothed for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of betrothed for Arabic speakers

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